there was Nazi presence at Wembley football protest
elisa | 10.09.2007 15:45
What we saw next deeply shocked and annoyed us, five members of what was a Nazi organisation standing with the protestors, laughing and sharing food and drink. They were handing out leaflets with a strong anti Jewish message and were obviosuly only there because this was for them a Jewish issue rather than a Palestinian one. I made my strong and clear objections to one of the organisers but was told they shared our views and were therefore welcome. I said they didn't share mine and that I was not about to stand with them, at this point a skinhead callled me a "Jew lover" and several members of the protest laughed. I tried again to make others understand that there is no area in which we and Nazis should be sharing a platform, never mind food and drink ! I was shouted down, told to go away and threatended with violence.
I am staggered that anybody could have thought this was a good idea, that we should be sharing a stand and an action with Nazis just because they also object to Israel playing football in England. I am asking for an explanation and an apology and an assurance future actions will not include Nazis.
Elisa, Tom and Silke
elisa