From: ox@squat.net
Date: 09/19/00
---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Tue, 19 Sep 2000 09:59:43 EDT From: george widener <widenerart@hotmail.com> Subject: squat thoughts hey, i'm experienced squatter and artist from america who has had mixed experiences with squatting in europe (but i still love it!) and am coming back soon to get BACK in the scene and want to share a few thoughts with anyone there who cares to listen. it says on your website under 'what we really want' is "we wanted squatted houses and freespaces everywhere" and also "the current situation in europe is getting worse and worse" . i could'nt agree more. the situation IS getting worse and worse, i've been here in boston, mass witnessing the arrogance of the haves, even the so-called 'liberal' and progressive haves, and how the have-nots are being marginalized more and more. i'm an educated (first of my family) and also street smart person who has come directly out of the underclass in america and who naturally can feel the shit that is going on here and in other parts of the world. the problem i've had is SOMETIMES i bump into these immature character types in squats who come from middle-class or rich background who are naive and can't understand if you really want a real revolution you MUST reach out to the poor, who may or may not dress like you, may or may not be vegetarian, may or may not be american, etc. i have ignored these fucking kids in the past, but never really said what was bothering me. maybe i should have....anyways, i will continue to do my artwork and do my part to support what squatting is all about: equality for ALL and real freedom! any thoughts on good house with good people (anywhere on continent!) where they welcome artists (i want to go outside a'dam this time as i was part of olvg squat there last year and want to try another place this time), send me a line....hey, the squat.net site is great! george _________________________________________________________________________ ------------------------------------------------------ Afmelden: kraken-post-unsubscribe@dvxs.nl Aanmelden: kraken-post-subscribe@dvxs.nl
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