Tax
protestors did a great job in the UK at the weekend. But they weren’t alone. Protests also took place in Jersey, where as the JEP reports:
AROUND 100 Islanders braved the downpour on Saturday for an hour-long anti-GST rally in the Royal Square
Speakers included former Senator Ted Vibert, former Rector of Trinity Tony Keogh, and Deputy Geoff Southern, who announced that an umbrella organisation, Reform Jersey, would be backing new political candidates in the election in October. Television and radio presenter and political commentator Mark Thomas also attended and used the event to criticise Jersey’s ‘tax haven status’.
It looked like it was horrible on the day — and yet people saw it out. Videos of the speeches are here. I select one because Pat Lucas is a hero of mine — and she’ll be embarrassed for me saying so. Worse — I haven’t yet heard what she said as my connection speed in the US tonight is dire, but what the heck, here she is:
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All excellent speeches including the one delivered by the courageous and feisty Pat Lucas which included Richard Murphy’s letter addressed to the Real Jersey People.
The Real People of Jersey cannot rely on a government that panders to an unsustainable finance industry to secure the island’s future.
This avaricious industry contaminates by its malevolence and shows no concern for the welfare of ordinary people It is a capricious industry that terrorises those caught in its web of influence and one that can hastily melt into darkness, leaving behind little else but poverty and misery.
Full marks to all the outstanding speakers involved, particularly Pat Lucas, Mark Thomas, and the Reverend Tony Keogh. Make a note in your diaries to visit Jersey on Monday 24th January 2011 for the next round in the island’s battle which this time will include the irrepressible Richard Murphy!
How long before the “Real People” on the Isle of Man find the courage to take action against their establishment and elect a decent government to administer their island properly?