petewick wrote:Can you post up a photo of the Corby Candle

ionnsaigh wrote:How no - where do you want me start. This protest goes back to 1989 Poll Tax . I played a leading part in organising the Anti Poll Tax Union ( Scotland ). We began our campaign by directly opposing the tax - this included registration - We have been fined Thousands of pounds for refusing to register - this sum remains unpaid . I have in the past corresponded with Glasgow District Council and formerly Strathclyde Regional Council -in order to establish the exact amount - they have so far been - unable or unwilling - to determine the sum.
My point being - that if someone is fined by the local authority - the authority has a duty - both in legislation and moral obligation to quantify the amount. You cannot fine a citizen - without informing them of the cost in civil penalties. I think that - I'm at least - entitled to that.
As a communist - my desire to bring forth democracy in Scotland remains strong. I believe that if people were to withhold taxes - then the transition to a Scottish socialist state - would be relatively peaceful. So no - we have never paid council tax - our struggle continues. In case you think that we may have benefited financially - We have had all non essential household items - ponded by Sheriff Officers - had wage arrests - threatening letters by the sackful. It would have been easier to pay. Personally I believe that every citizen should contribute to society - As long as that society is fair and just - this society is neither. Scotland has the opportunity to develop a system based on human need - and hopefully act as a beacon to all lovers of freedom and democracy.

bill wrote:petewick wrote:Can you post up a photo of the Corby Candle



bill wrote:petewick wrote:Can you post up a photo of the Corby Candle

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