Sunday 27 March 2011

my comment on BBC News website

Never been on a march before simply because I never understood what they would achieve, other than an opportunity for the right-wing press to beat the left wing with the stick of minority violence.

Today I woke up and thought, I want to stand up and be counted. I don't work in the public sector; I have white, cis, non-disabled, straight and other privileges. I even had a private education. But I firmly believe that investment in public services is the only way to ensure the survival and growth of our society.

I am happy to pay my taxes and cannot understand individuals who do not want to invest in their own country. I was appalled at the man from the so-called 'taxpayers alliance' speaking on the BBC earlier.

Those individuals and companies who dodge tax are the ones who must pay for the recovery of the country. Not those who support and provide services for them.

Today I am proud to have swelled the numbers of the march with my solitary 1. I am still sure that the small pockets of trouble will be used against the peaceful marchers and the government will explain everything away and carry on regardless. But if they ask me, I can say, I was there too.