Let me begin saying the almost self-evident, that the formation of a solidarity fund for the economic support of comrades but also fighting people that are hostages of the state is very important. First of all because it aims to cover a granted need, that of everyday survival within the walls with dignified conditions.
At the same time though, because the creation of such an attempt declares, in my opinion, that we realize the imprisoned comrades as fighters that are in the hands of the state because of their subversive actions and ideals, as an inseparable piece of the political movement which they belong to, which takes the political initiative to support them and does not consider it a specific matter between friends and family, strengthening this way, in practice, the meaning of comradeship and solidarity. Obviously at this point I am not referring to an ethical obligation or a sentimental “blackmail”, but a move of political consistency and consciousness.
In a period that the attack from the side of the dominance against the anarchist-anti-authoritarian movement but also against every fighting part intensifies for obvious reasons, the creation of a fund of economic support is another mean of defence but at the same time of counter-attack, it is another answer with collective conditions and conditions of self-organization in the circumstances of isolation and individualism that the governing say is trying to order and impose on every aspect of our life.
Although the procedure concerns the creation of an account and does not claim an exclusivity for itself as for the expression of solidarity, as I was informed through the written information that all the imprisoned comrades received, I hope this move contributes to the coil of the a/a movement, which is showing some obvious cracks lately. Excepting the diversity of political references and positions within the a/a movement, I continue to believe that the elements that connect us are much more than the ones that divide us (without of course disdaining the intense reflections that from time to time are expressed by comrades about a variety of issues). Besides, I consider it completely welcomed, the long term target is not the inclusion of every group, every collective, every person in this procedure, on the contrary more attempts can be made at the same time for economic support (maybe with different characteristics, that will cover those involved), which will be coordinated amongst them for the best possible result.
In my opinion, in any case, when a political space with subversive and radical arguments doesn't attempt to process in its interior matters that come up, base on the values of solidarity, co formation and selforganization, accepting and promoting the polymorphy of choices as for the means of the struggle, then how can it can seek and affix such a thing to the outside?
Because of my own participation in the past in similar attempts, I know the difficulties faced in such undertakings to survive in time, however in the end this is the issue, which I will also fight for with all my strength from here where I am, as I would do if I were there amongst the comrades. At this point I would like to make a proposal, which I also in the past had discussed with comrades usually facing reflections and disagreements. I believe, however, that even only the creation of a field of discussions on such questions is positive. I appreciate, therefore, that in events of economic support such as concerts and parties, that maybe could result also through the operation of a fund, could exist a symbolic entry of e.g. 2 or 3 Euros, a sum that corresponds to 1 or 2 beers. And this because each such event has a clear political frame and aim, that is to say the economic support of fighting people. And because the most important component of the struggle is the conscience of each one that participates in it, for one to go to such an event only for amusement independently from the reasons of it happening, constitutes lack of political conscience. Maybe Im saying it a bit bluntly, but I have lived closely to the mentality that prevails in such events. It is an opinion that I've expressed for years and of course not only now that I am imprisoned.
As for the economic support of other detainees that adopt a decent and fighting attitude inside the prisons I believe they should be included in the fund, provided that it accomplishes to achieve its initial economic targets. Concerning this but also in order for me to share with my comrades outside of prison the “inside” everyday routine of survival, for six months “I live” with another three people in the same cell, that our until now living together has shown me that they move and face with dignity the difficult conditions of prison. The money that each one us receives weekly is useful in order to cover our needs collectively (groceries, phonecards, etc.) And this because I consider that even in these conditions, even in the minuscule level of living together in a cell, the values of solidarity, refusal of segregation and dominating relations that this produces based on the possession of material goods (and not only) [even the minimal, such as a phonecard that in specific conditions is turned into an object with enormous power and of course with trading value] and the objective of equality, should be and kept alive and be the objective. As for the unrepentant fighters of the 17th November revolutionary group, for me supporting them is obvious, this is why I do not make a special reference.
Finishing and concerning the need of comrades, as this was expressed in the assembly of July, for all of us “inside the walls” to take a position on the undertaking, I want to say that this is also a way for us to continue participating in processes of the movement exceeding the obstacle of natural absence and creating one more channel of communication, that I hope is continued through time.
Until the absolute demolition of prisons, a big thank you and comradely greetings to all the comrades that from the little they have make sure we have decent living in the greek hell holes.
STRUGGLE WITH ALL MEANS FOR THE SUBVERSION OF THE REGIME
STRUGGLE UNTIL THE END FOR FREEDOM, REVOLUTION, ANARCHY
HONOUR FOR EVER TO ANARCHIST FIGHTER LABROS FOUNDAS
Christophoros Kortesis,
24/9/2010
Corinth prisons
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