[ssf] To agree a specific statement of non-violence

[Dave Havard]

 > 1) To agree a specific statement of non-violence. "The Sheffield G8

> > group stands in opposition to the inhuman actions carried out in our
> > names by the G8 governments. We set ourselves against the open
> > violence of war or the hidden violence of destroying civil liberties
> > and enforced poverty. We will support in any way we can, any action,
> > by any group, about and against the G8, as long as this is done in a
> > spirit of non-violence to achieve aims consistent with our
> > philosophy."
>
> 2 problems arisen. The statement of non-violence could eventually be 
> considered for revision, provided the last sentence is altered. As it 
> is worded, it was felt to exclude self-defense and looks to ambiguous.
>
How about :
"...........in a spirit of respect for all people. "

Peace,
Dave