Les Bonnets Rouges 8th May 14

[Ali]

Les Bonnets Rouges - around 80 on the march yesterday in Rennes.

The weather was pretty grey and the atmosphere keen. It was my first march with Les Bonnets Rouges, as ever I'm keen to understand what goes on..... so Lesley and I went along.

It was very peaceful and friendly. A small group of motorcycle police accompanying us all.

Four Bonnets Rouges activists, "Rix, Jason, Amaury and Manu" are being held in Vezin-le-Coquet prison. With seven other activists, they are suspected of having participated in the destruction of the eco-tax gantry at Pontorson in Manche on December 28, 2013 or having prepared for destruction. They face 10 years imprisonment and a 150,000 euros fine.

Their trial was supposed to have been Apr 22 but has been post-poned to May 15th so they remain locked up with no charges brought against them.

Here are some pix that I took....

[bisdu]

Thanks for the update - Well done you for going

[Ali]

Thanks Bis - I don't profess to understand any of it, but I do love their passion (Reminder to self - get a red hat)

Will no doubt be joining in on further marches - these, in my opinion, are good people.

[Deleted]

Plenty of campaigning in Carhaix and Morlaix. Had a big demonstration not that long ago.

[JohnP]

I have always admired the French and their determination to stand up for what they believe to be fair and right. Over the years I can remember many instances where something preceived to be wrong or unjust has resulted in huge demonstrations and in many cases new laws or proposals have been overturned.

It is so obvious that many of the laws that get passed by the Eurocrats are totally ignored by the French and nothing seems to get done about it whereas in the UK they can't impose them fast enough.

You have to look after you and your Country's interest because no one else will!

Vive la France!

[bisdu]

Well JohnP i thoroughly agree with you

[Elkay]

May 11, 2014 20:09:15 GMT 1 bisdu said:

Well JohnP i thoroughly agree with you

Me too