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I agree that I made unfortunate generalizations in my piece about "deliberate vandalism."  There are times as Derek Anderson has pointed out on my Facebook page, like when Jose Bove led a dismantling of a McDonalds that was in the process of being constructed and kicked off a major food movement in France, when property damage is justified.  However, most of my blog is a criticism of Black Bloc tactics in the middle of mass demonstrations or peaceful direct actions.

I don't accept that we can't discuss this publicly.  It is of utmost importance not to hide behind the wall of secrecy.  No-one has to admit to being part of such actions to defend them.  I believe this debate is central to broadening our movement but that is part of the debate.  Do we want to simply raise shit or do we want to bring more people into action.