McRackin
Super Moderator
i told you so:McRackin said:as expected (even if its june so a lot of people couldnt go for work reasons) it was a big success with between 9.000 (according to the police) and 12.000 (according to the organization) persons!!
9000 Or More On Anti-Motorway Demonstration.
Over 9000 residents from all walks of life took part in a well organised & effective demonstration against the Balearic Governments plans to build 3 motorways on the island. Starting at 21h the procession took over an hour to sing, shout, banner wave & protest in lots of other original ways around the main streets of central Ibiza Town. The protestors were particularly vocal outside the Consell Island Government building & outside the officers of the Matutes Group of companies as it is the daughter of the owner who is the roads minister for the island Consell Government.
Though police were on hand, there were no incidents & the rally finished with music & speeches by environmentalists & anti-motorway campaigners in the Vara del Rey. Also present speaking to the crowds was the internationally famous actress, Massiel. She apparently told the crowd that if you want motorways you go to New York not to Ibiza & that we must protect the environment of the beautiful island she has visited on & off for 30 years.
The demonstration was a huge success for the anti-motorway campaign as 9000 is a lot of people to get on the streets of Ibiza Town to protest about the proposed road plans. It is not easy to motivate the residents in Ibiza at any time & these protestors took to the streets in their masses even though there was the Euro 2004 on the TV. Also, the island is in the throes of summer tourist season with most people having to work at this time of the day if they are involved in tourism. Given this situation, 9000 protestors was a huge success for the anti-motorway campaigners & the politicians will now seemingly have to take more heed of their views.
(the ibiza sun)