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Published: 2006-05-10 00:08:13 +0000 UTC; Views: 1453; Favourites: 28; Downloads: 187
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This is Brian Haw.Some of you may already be familiar with him: for the last five years, he has held a continuous anti-war protest in parliament square. In 2005 The government passed a law stating that all protests within a half-mile zone of Parliament must have authorization from police. This law was created specifically to remove Brian Haw from his vigil; however the courts ruled that since he was there four years prior to the law being passed, he did not require authorization.
The Government deem him a 'security threat'.
On Monday 8th May 2006, the Government won an appeal against that ruling. Additionally, he has been denied permission to appeal against this in the House of Lords.
Right to free speech, anyone?
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why is it always about war uhhh... war,war,war,war,war ....
i have enough problems ((living)) in America ive planned on going into the marine core just to leave for a while ....i mean were tur- nvm, we ARE a socialism it cost to much money to be free and Mexicans are coming in from every fucking angle i can imagine and there more free than i FUCKING AM ....
all i want is free enterprise ,
legalize WEED,less gun owning regulations,NO TAXES ......
im sorry for being an ass man im not angry at war protesting or sumthing i was raised in Alabama and we follow freedom of speech to the tip of the iceberg ,racist free speech,anti war free speech any freedom yah want but i hate how free speech right activist will yell for freedom of speech BUT when a religious man or a pro war activist or a a racist man come up to the stage they yell SHUT UP ..... that's not being free that's just being a hypocrite ....i mean ... we as Americans hate how we have no culture ... we do we just hate it call it a stereo type and make fun of it rednecks are a culture , hunting is a culture ,being a back woods Boonie rat is a culture ..... uuhh im way off track man im sorry ,im not flaming you or hating freedom or any thing im just talking to talk .
nice pic man ...
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The Government deem him a 'security threat'.
Bahahaha, I should hope he's very proud of that.
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Awesome. Saw Brian Haw in the Terrorstorm documentary. He rocks!
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Damn! The appeal the government got was passed the day I landed in London. Too bad I didn't know the story back then. I went there, saw him, took a picture of one of his signs, but had no idea what was going on. But how could they possibly deny him the permission to conter the appeal? Don't you have something in the constitution to prevent just that? At least, thats the way it is in Canada...
Great pics, by the way! (worth for all your gallery so far 
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Was this around the same time Alex Jones protested in front of Parliament for which he got put in a terrorism/troublemaker database?
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I really don't know! I'm not even sure I know who is Alex Jones.
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This man is a legend, certainly in his own words. Very good capture
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Your work really touches me.
I photographed this when Brian was sleeping, I think.
He has a lady with him
I'm so so sad to hear they've evicted him.
Suckers.
*sad*
<3 x
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He is still there, they left some of his signs. He's not allowed to have signs exceeding a certain distance in any direction. Can't remember how far it is.
You can get updates on him at [link]
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Next time I'm in London I wanna meet you.
You're clearly awesome.
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Breath taking portrait, he is handsome in his stoicness,
love the saturated grays and the immense pride emanating from his eyes.
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i love this.
because i was there.
and I've seen him.
He was amazing to listen to.
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I've been past him countless times, but I've never had my camera with him.
His banners and other stuff were a bit of an eyesore, but that was the point. I respect the dude and Tony Blair's government lost a bit more sympathy when they removed him.
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This story does make me happy that for once the government didn't get there way... but it is one in a million
They shouldn't be letting the wise o'l Bushman near Parliment now that IS a security risk
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Living in London, I have seen & read a lot about this over the last few years. It's disgusting, how can this guy be deemed a security risk? It's because the government has got so far detached from the realities of the world that we are in the shit we are in & people like Brian have to protest to draw public attention to it.
Our civil liberties are being eroded in a constant drip, drip of legislation.
Great picture.
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haha freedom of speech is a predigested joke... i know a lady in florida who was arrested for wearing a t-shirt expressing an antigovernment opinion. if your shirt doesnt have free speech then u dont either. great contrast :thumbup:
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5 years of dedication >> anything the government should be able to throw against him since he hasn't done anything wrong
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ive seen him up close and personal, hes a very nice bloke, my mum was filiming him until a double decker passed by and all you could see in the film was her for a split second 
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You actually got a shot of Brian Haw! The goverment had such an out of proportion hassle over just this very man, one single man. It's really amazing when you measure the means for this, well this is a great shot not only for the subject, but ofcourse the composition and my personal favourite the radient pin "keep my muslim neighbours safe", I'm just going to stop being jelaous of your shots and start drooling instead. love it
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Yeah that guy is a legend, he doesn't deserve to be oppressed
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Nice portrait of him 
Sunday 14 May 2006, 12 noon gathering in solidarity with Brian Haw on parliment square
SHOW SOLIDARITY WITH BRIAN AND TO CELEBRATE HIS ACHIEVEMENT OF SPEAKING OUT 24/7 FOR NEARLY 5 YEARS .Lets all come together to show just how much support he has - that he is not alone!
RISK OF ARREST
There will be some risk of arrest at this gathering if the police decide that a demonstration is taking place. If they decide to call it something else or there are enough media and enough people down there then they may not arrest, but everyone should be forewarned
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And here I was thinking I had a free weekend! See you there then!
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the government eats your soul and steals your children...
But the shot is amazing. wow.
very nice composition
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Great character and texture in his face - my favourite shot x
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we should have more Brian Haws in this world.
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This man is a ledgend. I've heard about him in australia. Best of luck to him.
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...there is a grocery store across the street
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Nice pic, good composition. Damn bloody government though. They really need a good slap.
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