Food & Drink for Thought
Thinker !!! | 04.08.2002 18:00
I think that DAAWN talked a good battle and failed to produce the goods. I didn't see them 'storming' or 'Occupying' Selfridges, from the outside it looked like a couple of foolish school girls with nothing better to do on a Saturday afternoon.
I fully support the Palestinian cause, but what DAAWN are trying to do doesn't seem to be working. Can we look at getting the UK government to give companies legislation against the products? Key question, will stopping a bag of pretzels and a bottle of wine from being sold stop Israel? No it bloody won't. It will probably have more impact on Palestinian people, not people over here but people who probably rely on the income from these products.
This is a mine field and a whole load of politics. Challenge the people who can do something about the Middle East situation, instead of poxy shops. I will gladly be on the front line protesting outside any government body, to get the current legislation changed.
I see that some stores still sell the products that have not been targeted by DAAWN, such as Harrods. Is that because it is owned by Mr Fayad? Or will you also start protesting at the suppliers / importers of these products & other stores. I believe that there is no definitive guide relating to the products Selfridges & Harrods sell, it is purely a moral one. DEFRA have commented on the possible labelling of fresh produce, pretzels, wine & makeup don't fall into that category. So where is your argument?
At the moment there seems to be the mentality of rent a mob and people joining in this demo who have nothing to do with the situation. DAAWN do me a favour and BUT-OUT or at least target the right people like the DTI, Foreign Office, DEFRA, and EU.
Has anyone asked the companies selling the products what they have done about the labelling issue? I believe that Harrods have sticky labels on the products stating the town of origin. DAAWN state that they want the products removed from sale, what is it to be. Is is a labelling issue or is it a selling issue? Do they know or understand the problem or is this just something for them to do when they are not at college.
Peace & Harmony
I fully support the Palestinian cause, but what DAAWN are trying to do doesn't seem to be working. Can we look at getting the UK government to give companies legislation against the products? Key question, will stopping a bag of pretzels and a bottle of wine from being sold stop Israel? No it bloody won't. It will probably have more impact on Palestinian people, not people over here but people who probably rely on the income from these products.
This is a mine field and a whole load of politics. Challenge the people who can do something about the Middle East situation, instead of poxy shops. I will gladly be on the front line protesting outside any government body, to get the current legislation changed.
I see that some stores still sell the products that have not been targeted by DAAWN, such as Harrods. Is that because it is owned by Mr Fayad? Or will you also start protesting at the suppliers / importers of these products & other stores. I believe that there is no definitive guide relating to the products Selfridges & Harrods sell, it is purely a moral one. DEFRA have commented on the possible labelling of fresh produce, pretzels, wine & makeup don't fall into that category. So where is your argument?
At the moment there seems to be the mentality of rent a mob and people joining in this demo who have nothing to do with the situation. DAAWN do me a favour and BUT-OUT or at least target the right people like the DTI, Foreign Office, DEFRA, and EU.
Has anyone asked the companies selling the products what they have done about the labelling issue? I believe that Harrods have sticky labels on the products stating the town of origin. DAAWN state that they want the products removed from sale, what is it to be. Is is a labelling issue or is it a selling issue? Do they know or understand the problem or is this just something for them to do when they are not at college.
Peace & Harmony
Thinker !!!
