So the question that comes immediately to mind is ‘Do the ends justify the means?”
Many protesters believe that acting in an uncivilized manner is warranted to get their point across. I believe that your personal behavior is a reflection of your values and that if you truly believe in your cause then you must always reflect your values in your every move. The best example of this is Gandhi who used his non-violent protests and persistence to defeat the greatest empire in the world. Captain Bruce Sinclair Pilots for 9/11Truth
Civil Information[ing] is loving yourself and your community enough to teach yourself the most vital under-reported and mis-reported information, and then to teach that information to your community. Civil Information Activism (CIA) is not screaming at buildings with a bullhorn or creating face to face confrontations with the media or the police. CIA is attempting to connect with your community in the most respectful manner possible. CIA is not blaming the media, but becoming the media. CIA is acting in small non-threatening groups, not creating a mob or riot mentality which will only hasten the police state we see growing year by year. Civil Information Activism is one of the few options I currently recognize as being a productive tool in the battle to disseminate information and to create the world most of us wish to live in. Raymond Geisler Producer/Host of the Unbought and Unbossed radio show,
For me Civil Information Activism is very simple. Share the truth. Share the truth with love. Share the truth with friends, family, strangers, and if you are really brave the people you work with. Share the truth not as a guru, not as a know it all, not as a "I know something you don't", rather share it humbly. Share small or share big but share. Share like you are Gandhi, or share like you are in kindergarten, but share.
Dr. Joe Hawkins founder of StopLying.ca
Civil information activism combines respect, perseverance and commitment to achieve the goal of bringing an important cause to public awareness.
It empowers citizens to become a medium source of Information, facts or data that's sometimes over looked or ignored by corporate media.
Civil information activism is taking part during events in a safe, non confrontational manner, never putting the public or activist at risk.
It's foundation is based on respect for all people, property and the rule of law
First rule of Civil Information Activism is "Think for yourself and let others enjoy the privilege of doing so too." Voltaire
Assuring our Rights - To Assemble, Free Speech,
Freedom of the ( Citizen ) press, Activist's Challenged
To be one, to be united is a great thing. But to respect the right to be different is maybe even greater. Author Unknown
In the confrontation between the stream and the rock, The stream always wins - not through strength but by perseverance. H. Jackson Brown
Posters & Public Notices
This is the lesson that history teaches "repetition."
Taking your cause to where the crowds gather.
Getting the latest 9/11 news and information out into the public
Where there's a crowd there's opportunity- Petitioning Caribbean Parade & Folk Fest
Always ready to get in the game.
60s-70s PROTEST TACTICS
DO NOT FIT TODAY’S ENVIRONMENT!
CI calls for more information sharing, being our own media, being our own educators, being more local, being more frequent, being more "frugal" always being legal, always being cooperative, always being polite, always being respectful, never getting arrested, and being more "engaged with the public" in the displays of modern activism.
Perseverance & Commitment to cause
Prof. Anthony J. Hall
Dr. Kevin Barrett
Presentation
Community outreach included conferences and film presentations
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"If you want the public to hear you once, you have to say what you're saying five or 10 times." To help keep fresh the unresolved questions surrounding the events of 9/11/01 posters were put up on city provided kiosks by-weekly in the city of Edmonton beginning in the winter of 2008 to ending in the fall of 2011.
Since March of 2007 Edmonton activists participated as did other citizen groups across Canada providing the latest news and information regarding the outstanding questions concerning the events of 9/11. Edmonton citizens shared thousands of DVDs "9/11 Blueprint for Truth" (Winnipeg Conference) and DVDs directly purchased from Architects and Engineers for 9/11 truth have been distributed throughout the two cities of Winnipeg and Edmonton Canada.
Edmonton 9/11 activists have provided thousands of brochures and public newsletters distributing them to public during rallies, festivals and on numerous busy street corners since March of 2007. Activists became the media bringing the latest news and information into our community
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Friends and supporters of 9/11 truth did hundreds of civil information actions in the city of Edmonton from March 2007 - November 2011, never shying from the controversial questions surrounding the events of 9/11. They took their cause publicly out into their community, keeping Edmontonians up-dated and informed to the ever growing doubts of the official 9/11 story. They became the media by providing the best news and information that corporate media has either ignored or covered up. No activist from our small group has ever been arrested or injured during actions. One city of Edmonton By-Law officer commended our group's actions and said other causes would benefit from civil information activism.
" We are just told what governments and corporations want us to hear, you're never going to
get alternative views of current affairs and of history as long as the means of transmitting
information is so corporately owned." Canadian journalist & author Heather Mallick
Just as there are no little people or unimportant lives, there is no insignificant work. Human rights activist Yelena Bonner
Audience Question:
"Why are we accepting what the American government is telling us what happened on September 11, 2001 at face value, when it's all over the Internet that it could not possibly have happened without help from the inside, especially the building called number seven that fell for no reason at all!" (audience applause).
CBC.CA Heather Mallick:
"So did everyone hear that, the question is why have we accepted the official explanation for September 11, the American explanation?, Well it's very interesting because even Seymour Hersh who I trust more than any journalist in the world says " I don't know what happened on 9/11?". I'm not sure but I think the main reason why we accept that version is because there is no one out there in mainstream journalism giving us any information on that, we are just told what governments and corporations want us to hear, we rely on corporate sources of information. In Canada our newspapers are owned by for instance Globe and Mail is owned by CTV, Global ( PostMedia) owns newspapers published across the country...I still can't believe that that is true...it's talking to me, but you're never going to get alternative views of current affairs and of history as long as the means of transmitting information is so corporately owned."
Thursday October 4, 2007 University of Alberta/ Mel Hurtig Lecture series.
CBC.CA- Jounalist Heather Mallick
Transcribed by Doug Brinkman
An Ipsos Reid poll published in the National Post tells us that only 32% of Canadian journalists and only 25% of our national politicians are regarded as
“highly trustworthy”.
The one time we were confronted by police.
How we came to an agreement.
Upholding our right to assemble,
free speech and freedom of the (citizen) press.
Who are the media to say
what is true?
Edmonton Journal Letters to the Editor
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Letters to the Editor after Todd's article critiquing
the 9/11 Truth movement - LINK
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” ― Margaret Mead
Sept. 11 conspiracy theories provide cheap entertainment 'Truthers' avoid the difficult problem of
making the world more secure.
"Where I am right now is I don't point fingers," said Doug Brinkman, an activist who works at night and spends his days at places like the legislature and the Old Strathcona Farmers Market, distributing DVDs and answering questions. On the day we met for a coffee, he wore a giant red T-shirt that said The Surreality Show. "I want a new investigation, a made-in-Canada investigation. The 9/11 Commission left too many questions unanswered. If we're in Afghanistan because of Sept. 11, "I want to know our soldiers are not in harms way for the wrong reasons" (sic) Continued...
Football Field "I LOVE NY" created by Doug Brinkman and Sarah Elliott - March 2002- 6 months after the attacks of 9/11
civ·il
Befitting a citizen: a civil duty.
in·for·ma·tion
The act of informing.
ac·tiv·ism
The practice of vigorous action.
If you want the public to hear you once, you have to say what you're saying five or 10 times. Media mogul Izzy Asper
Pentagon, Flight 93
After several confrontations over the years between civil info activists and corporate security, police and peace officers, I've learned most authorities are not willing to ticket nor arrest you, but would rather reach a compromise or agreement where all parties can be happy. It's a small few whose egos might overshadow the law they're suppose to enforce that we must pay special attention to and take precautions to protect ourselves against. Working in groups no less than 2 in public areas and always having a camera on hand to record confrontations are some steps you can take to protect yourselves. An EPS sergeant once cautioned our activists that some officers give no options to continue actions in public areas. He advised when told to leave - just cooperate and move out of the area. I would agree since you can't do civil information actions effectively from a jail cell. Submitting a formal complaint against the officer may be your next move. Remember to be civil, respectful, avoiding long debates and arguments. Your goal is to peacefully resolve these situations so your able to continue your civil information actions.
Civil Information[ing] community
Civil Information Activism
Occupy Edmonton - Occupy 9/11 Truth
The skies the limit for civil information actions. All you need is goal, creative planning and belief in yourself. Doug Brinkman 9/11 activist
1 in 3 Canadians doubt the official 9/11 story
Back in the spring of 2008, our small, enthusiastic group of 9/11 Truth friends and supporters had just completed another afternoon of activism at the popular Old Strathcona farmer's market. We congratulated and hugged each other for another good day's job of activism, and went on our separate ways. Along my way home I stopped at an outdoor cafe and decided to rest my feet and enjoy a cup of coffee. Several Edmonton police officers parked their bikes next to the cafe and sat at a table next to me.
My mouth still warm from talking to dozens of people at the farmer's market, I decided strike up some friendly conversation with the 4 officers on their coffee break and tell them the story I've shared thousands of times as a civil info activist about World Trade Center Building 7, that third tower that was not hit by a plane yet collapsed at free-fall speed at 5:20 in the afternoon on 9/11. They had a look of puzzlement on their faces that seemed to say, "Is this guy for real?". They listened politely to my story, so I kept it short and decided to share with each officer a copy of an AE911Truth brochure. They respectfully declined, as they were on duty.
One officer did ask about the collapse of WTC 7, two others looked un-interested, and the fourth officer watched me carefully with a concerned look on her face. The coffee break was over, and the officers began to mount their bikes. The female officer was the last to get up from her chair. She stood directly over me and said, "I have friends over in Afghanistan." She paused, leaned closer to me, and said, "I don't want to hear that they are over there fighting for the wrong reasons." And then she left.I said as she parted, "I hope your friends stay safe."
I returned to my now-cold coffee and was thinking about her words when a lone black woman sitting a few tables away said something I could not quite hear. I said, "Excuse me?" She said, "How in the world did you get those officers talking about 9/11? I've been trying to tell my family about Building 7 for years, and they think I'm crazy...
A small group of activists in Edmonton accepted that challenge back in the winter of 2007. They took their message of doubt about the official 9/11 story publicly into their community monthly until March of 2012. World public opinion continues to grow worldwide, with doubt of the official 9/11 story. The unanswered questions surrounding the events of 9/11 will one day be answered and those responsible will be exposed. Over the past 5 years Edmonton activists have provided the best news and information that corporate media news either avoided or covered up. Activists always encouraged citizens of Edmonton to decide for themselves what to believe about 9/11, from the material we provided during actions. We avoided the use of bullhorns or arguments, and never rallied or protested once. We did it all by civil information actions with respect towards people, property and the rule of law.
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Keeping Edmonton Informed included politicians such as Liberal leader Stephane Dion, Conservative MP Laurie Hawn, NDP MP Linda Duncan and every MP of Parliament, MLA of the Alberta Legislature, Mayor & City council members of Edmonton. They received free 9/11 Blueprint for Truth DVDs, pamphlets, and open invitations to every "Edmonton Questions 9/11" conference and films. Police, the media and the Canadian Security Intelligence Service were also invited to attend freely at no cost to the tax payers. This YouTube NDP Lewis Cardinal candidate receives a copy of scientific peer reviewed paper titled Active Thermite Material Discovered in the Dust from the 9/11 World Trade Center Catastrophe
Street Banners “Early to bed,
early to rise, work like hell and advertise”
Where there's a crowd there's opportunity- Sunshine Grass Festival Louise McKinney Park
Where there's politicians, there's more possibilities
NDP candidate Lewis Cardinal is now informed
9/11 The worst day remembered
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Creative Actions
Publisher's Note: For myself I'm pretty much convinced the World Trade Centers were brought down by controlled demolition. The official story is in serious doubt and the worst day looks suspiciously like a false flag attack against Americans and all who love freedom around the planet. "Who would do such a crime and why?" That's a task for future activists, scholars and historians to step up to the plate and fill in those blanks. I'm confident they will and future generations will benefit from the truth behind 9/11. In the meantime we might not agree with all that happened on the worst day 9/11. But that's the beauty with this modern tool of activism I promote here on this web page known as Civil Information Activism. It promotes respect for all people regardless of differing opinions and ideas. It's also an activism that respects property and the rules of law. Civil Information actions is like oxygen of information to quench our need for knowledge. It seeps through any nook and cranny sharing ideas, always open to correction. As for 9/11 - You got our free DVDs, you saw our banners, you got our brochures, you were invited to our Edmonton Questions 9/11 events, and we even shared our ideas about 9/11 during at the Farmers Market, the Folk festivals , the Fringe, the Grey Cup weekend and inside the cafes while you were taking a break. Now with respect it's up to you to figure out what happened on that worst day. Respectfully Yours for 9/11 Truth Richard Douglas Brinkman
So this is what Civil Information Action looks like
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"Burgers, Cheese Burgers, Hot dogs" and Civil Information Actions"
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Doug is now available for consultation, to
share how Civil Information Activism can
help promote your cause, at no cost
Index
KIOSK (Non 9/11 News) - Be The Media
Robin Hordon - Modernizing Public Activism
Dr. Niels Harrit - 2011 Canada Tour - Archives
YEG Edmonton 9/11 Truth - Petitions , Conferences
Edmonton9/11Truth Blog - Activist's Archives, News and Views
Truth Revolution - Active Citizenship
Citizen News Reports : YEG Edmonton
Edmonton9/11Truth Blog
Civil information actions are providing the community with the latest news and information regarding the questions surrounding the events of 9/11.
Never Judging - Civil information activists give full respect to those receiving our free handouts to decide for themselves what they conclude from it.
Friendly, never arguing or debating - The civil information activist's goal is to provide information into the community in a safe, non confrontational way.
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Actors and Artists for 9/11 Truth, Firefighters for 9/11 Truth, Intelligence Officers for 9/11 Truth, Journalists and Other Media Professionals for 9/11 Truth,
The Pentagon Attack: Problems with Theories Alternative to Large Plane Impact - Journal of 9/11 Studies, December 2011
By John D. Wyndham (PhD, Physics) PAPER PDF FILE
Another Civil Information Action to keep Edmonton Informed, The Civil Information Activist newsletter is published annually and shared freely at markets, festivals, rallies, street corners and such.
Active Newsletter - Click Image to Inlarge
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Edmonton 9/11 Truth Activist Archives, News and Views RSS FEED Edmonton 9/11 Speakers Corner Edmonton Questions 9/11 Conferences
9/11 Truth and Canada's
Corporate Media's Stigma & Brand
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"Don't Hate the Media, Be the Media!"
Barrie Zwicker, Jonathan Kay, Ramond Geisler,
Edmonton Speakers Corner, Edmonton Sun.
