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Mairead, Jody Williams Blockade Nuclear Bomb Factory
Posted 2/18/2010 at 10:21 AM by Bradlee A in Laureates News
Affiliate: PeaceJam HQ

Mairead Corrigan Maguire and Jody Williams have once again proven their tenacity and commitment to civil disobedience. The two Nobel Peace Laureates joined a protest outside Britain's nuclear bomb factory in Aldermaston.

IRNA, TwoCircles.net wrote:
The blockade, which started in the early hours, is the latest protest against the government’s controversial plans to replace the country’s submarine-based Trident missile system.

The organisers, Trident Ploughshares, told IRNA that campaigners, which included bishops and parliamentarians, would stay at the gates of the Atomic Weapons Establishment at Aldermaston until they were removed by police.

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Kate P wrote:
Dare I say, the lady peace laureates are really bad*ss.
posted 2/18/2010 at 12:02 PM
Brett E wrote:
way to go! these ladies are so fearless, very inspiring!

also, nicely done news Brad =)
posted 2/21/2010 at 1:44 AM
Dawn E wrote:
They walk their talk, don't they... I admire that.
posted 2/21/2010 at 1:01 PM
Kate C wrote:
They are so inspiring.
posted 2/25/2010 at 3:33 PM
Jes W wrote:
That is so brave. And for a really good cause.
Check out the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament.
posted 3/2/2010 at 11:04 PM
Theresa K wrote:
I love it. They are a true example of how we can be nonviolent activists.
posted 3/3/2010 at 8:00 AM
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