At the bottom_It happens that the Lo
At the bottom:
"It happens that the Lord Mayor's Show, in which the Corporation flaunts its ancient wealth and power, takes place on 12 November. If ever there were a pageant that cries out for peaceful protest and dissent, here it is."
Or, as comedian Mark Thomas would put it:
"Wouldn't it be a shame if some protestors showed up and peacefully spoiled their pretty parade?"
"It happens that the Lord Mayor's Show, in which the Corporation flaunts its ancient wealth and power, takes place on 12 November. If ever there were a pageant that cries out for peaceful protest and dissent, here it is."
Or, as comedian Mark Thomas would put it:
"Wouldn't it be a shame if some protestors showed up and peacefully spoiled their pretty parade?"
The medieval, unaccountable Corporation of London is ripe for protest
Shared with: Public
This post was originally on Google+