[OccupyComms] Details on council motion

[Occupy Sheffield]

Hi Jamie

This email has been copied this to the OccupyComms list,
which has open archives:

- https://www.email-lists.org/mailman/listinfo/occupycomms

Was the amedment an *addition* to the original Green Party
motion or was the original motion replaced by the
amendment?

I'm still not clear about the final wording that was
passed. Also do you know how voting broke down, how many
for and how many against etc?

BTW the image of the amendment has been rotaded added to
the wiki:

- https://occupywiki.org.uk/File:Edinburgh_Council_Resolution_Amendment.jpg

All the best

Chris
Occupy Sheffield

On Fri 25-Nov-2011 at 06:30:06PM +0000, Occed Burgh wrote:
> Hello occupiers,
> 
> Here is a copy of our original motion for support originally put
> forward by the Green Group on the council:
> 
> HE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
> 24th November 2011
> ... GREEN GROUP MOTION
> Support for Occupy Edinburgh
> Council:
> Notes that the encampment of citizens in St. Andrew Square, ‘Occupy
> Edinburgh’, represents one part of a growing, global movement for real
> democracy, authentic global equality and justice, and a sustainable
> economic and ecological future;
> Notes that this occupation, together with the more than 1000 others
> worldwide, is not simply a protest, but an effort to bring to life the
> inclusive, equitable and sustainable systems desired;
> Notes that this movement, and its participants in Edinburgh, have
> significant support in the wider population;
> Believes that given the mistakes made by financial traders, the
> profits of these companies and their shareholders should be tapped
> before cuts are made to public sector spending. It is unacceptable
> that bailouts are being paid for at the expense of public services,
> and this must never be allowed to happen again;
> Believes that an economy functional only on top of endlessly growing
> consumption is causing significant environmental damage and must
> ultimately deplete our planet's resources and cause irreversible
> environmental damage. This must end now;
> Believes that these demands are not only fair, but are in fact the
> only reasonable response in the face of the crisis faced by our
> current economic system, our communities and our planet;
> Believes that, by setting a example, Edinburgh can help our national
> governments, and the wider world, to finally accept the real and
> fundamental changes that are so desperately needed to salvage a
> sustainable future;
> Thus supports the values of Occupy Edinburgh;
> Supports the participants of the St. Andrew Square occupation in
> demanding that these values be recognised and acted upon by all
> governmental bodies in the UK, and worldwide;
> Commits to return our democracy to the people, and to work together
> immediately to create a new, sustainable and equitable Scotland.
> 
> Attached to the email is a picture of the SNP/Lib Dem amended motion.
> 
> Should you put forward a motion, start a campaign asking all
> supporters to write to their local councillors in support.
> 
> Hope this is of some help.
> 
> Solidarity,
> 
> Jamie