*Anything goes: There's no such thing as fighting "dirty"
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*Activists, memorize these 13 "magic words" when dealing with your local occupying army, I mean, police: "I am going to remain silent. I would like to see a lawyer."
3. There's no time like now
When else in all of human history has there been a time when we were in better position to shape the future? What we do (or don't do) in the next few years will tilt us all toward either the point of no return or a far more sane form of society. Each and every one of us can take part--right now--in creating the most important social changes ever imagined. As I wrote above, we're on the brink of economic, social, and environmental collapse. What an extraordinary time to be alive. How lucky are we? We've been trusted with the most vital mission of all time: survival.
4. Face up to your fears
Participating in sustained direct action is not a popular choice. It could put us at odds with our friends, family, and community. It could jeopardize our careers. It could even lead to direct conflict with law enforcement officers. Scary stuff, for sure. But ask yourself this: What frightens you more, being judged for getting ticketed for disorderly conduct or comprehending that 80% of the world's forests and 90% of the large fish in the ocean are already gone? There are good reasons to be afraid. There are better reasons to be bold. It's time to blossom, comrades. Even with all the fear, pain, dread, and uncertainty we may (or may not) experience while blossoming, remaining tight in the bud is no longer an option"for us or for the planet. Just leap and the net may appear.
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