Following the protests against education cuts on 9 December 2010, the BBC interviewed activist Jody McIntyre, who was dragged from his wheelchair by police on two separate occasions during the demonstration. The journalist attempts to blame Jody for this incident of blatant police brutality, implying that the police have a right to shut down protest as they see fit. Let us not forget the words of the BBC founder, Lord Reith, who said of the Government of his time,’ They know they can trust us not to be really impartial’.
Jody McIntyre is an anti-imperialist activist who, among other issues, has written and campaigned extensively for justice for the Palestinian people. In the past Jody has spoken at FRFI meetings and supported our pickets of Marks & Spencer, Britain’s biggest sponsor of Israel. FRFI pledges its support for Jody and all those who faced violence and repression for their part in the recent cuts protests.
