Sonntag, September 06, 2009

Like the old days - fighting against nuclear power

50 000 came to Berlin yesterday to protest against nuclear power. More than ever before since the 70s and 80s, when Tschernobyl crash woke up many that had been considering nuclear power safe until then.
It's many years since I last left home by bus to take part in one of the biggest protests in Brokdorf in northern Germany, walking with 70 000 through the deserted village, shops closed, doors and windows shut and protected by wooden bars. It took me two days (and nights) to get there from Düsseldorf and back, and now it was only a short right by public transport. The old friends were there, and lots of young people, too.
Farmers had come on their tractors all the way from Wendland, where nuclear power threatens their farms and homes. They keep protesting since many, many years.
The actions in Berlin were colourful and creative. We will be going strong until politicians realize nuclear power is a danger to us and many generations to come. Change to sun, wind and water!
Remember: We only have this one world, and we have to give it on to our children and grandchildren!

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