Aspies For Freedom

We make it very clear that we do not condone any action that is illegal, we believe in peaceful protests, raising awareness and making our points in a polite fashion.

There are no exceptions to this.

We are a group of peaceful activists, and hope to achieve our aims through the same methods as others groups such as Amnesty International.

These are our guidelines, we can't control what individuals choose to do at any event, but this is what would be preferable.

Holding/displaying appropriate signs and posters.
Handing out leaflets as above.
Talking, singing, but not aggressive shouting/swearing.
If the walkers at an event choose to shout and swear at us, shame on them, but we can be dignified and a calm presence.
It is perfectly legal to protest peacefully and express views, if walkers at an event swear and spit at people, they are in the wrong and you would have the right to complain to the police if you were threatened in any way.

It is a good idea to have a camera to take general photos.

I see where you are coming from, Amy, but I think we should look at our tactics a little more thoroughly. A lot of very respectable pressure groups such as Greenpeace and CND engage in non-violent direct action. I don't think we should rule out something of this nature ourselves.

For instance, if we end up with a real crowd at the upcoming or a future NAAR walk (say 100 or more) then I for one would support a sitdown in the middle of the road to temporarily block the march. Such tactics would scare very few if any people away IMO, if that's what you are worried about. This is very different from going around smashing windows, which you are right to oppose.

Sorry to be over exuberant rocobley but I've just got to say this:
  :grin: SCORE ONE FOR THE MODERATIONALISTS :grin:  

In a more diplomatic tone of voice now I note and graciously applaud AFF's stance. however I would say to people that just because we're not allowed to break rules doesn't mean we can't bend them. There are quite a few loopholes out there (unless you live in state controlled by a dictatorship) if you know where to look and if you know how to hunt for them.  

As I far as I'm concerned this is a perfect step in the right direction and not one in the wrong direction.

rocobley I have to completely disagree, sorry.

It would be very easy for members to get arrested for sitting in the road and blocking paths, etc, our members would be left very vulnerable.

We cannot condone any action other than peaceful protests.

The methods we have used already have been extremely effective, we do not need autistics to receive more bad press for being agressive, hostile, its just what pro-cure groups need to boost their idea of how much we need curing.
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