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"If we take the full meaning of the term society into consideration, it will be seen that till now human beings have not been able to form a real society. If India builds a society for only Indians, Pakistan for only Pakistanis, and England for only the English, then these three separate societies will exist, but we cannot look upon them as the society of humanity. Because humanity is divided into groups, one society will naturally try to thrive by exploiting the vitality of others. �You will notice that efforts are being made to establish so-called societies in some particular part of the world, for some particular section of the people, and based on some particular 'ism" or faith. A social consciousness based on such divisions lies latent in the minds of the people, whether they are Indian, Pakistani or English, so they remain absorbed in thoughts of their smaller groups." - Shrii Prabhat R. Sarkar


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"Human beings have still not been able to form a human society, and have still not learned to move with the spirit of a pilgrim. Although many small groups, motivated by self-interest, work together in particular situations, not even a small fraction of their work is done with a broader social motive. By strict definition, shall we have to declare that each small family unit is a society in itself? If going ahead in mutual adjustment only out of narrow self-interest or momentary self-seeking is called society, then in such a society, no provision can be made for the disabled, the diseased or the helpless, because in most cases nobody can benefit from them in any way... in that case there always remains the possibility of some people getting isolated from the collective. All human beings must attach themselves to others by the common bond of love and march forward hand in hand; then only will I proclaim it a society." - Shrii Prabhat R. Sarkar

"Power concedes nothing without a demand.' The struggle for justice must never be adjourned. The forces of injustice do not take vacations. Societies are not static in this regard. They await the political and civic energies of individuals who engage the arenas of power, multiply their numbers and emblazon in deeds and institutions the immortal principle that "Here the People Rule." - Ralph Nader

Manila appeals for calm as military prepares for May Day protests


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Posted: 28 April 2006 1047 hrs

MANILA : The Philippine government and the country's senior church leader appealed for calm Friday as the military readied its troops for expected massive rallies on May 1.

President Gloria Arroyo's chief security aides met on Thursday to assess the situation and prepare for Monday's Labour Day celebrations, when labour groups and leftist organizations are planning a series of massive rallies including a march to the presidential palace, her spokesman Ignacio Bunye said.

He called on the protesters not to cause trouble, saying that "Labour Day is for the working people - those who are engaged in productive pursuits in order to help their families."

"It is not for the rabble-rousers, and lawless elements of our society to desecrate and destroy, as part of their orchestrated efforts to bring down the government," he said.

May 1 has been a flashpoint in this Southeast Asian nation of 84 million since Labour Day 2001 when thousands of followers of deposed president Joseph Estrada staged a riot at the gates of the presidential palace in an effort to topple Arroyo and reinstate Estrada.

Tension has been heightened further by the opposition's continuing efforts to oust Arroyo on charges that she cheated in the May, 2004 elections and continuing coup plots within the military following the foiling of an alleged coup bid in February.

The senior church leader of this largely-Roman Catholic nation, Archbishop Cardinal Gaudencio Rosales, also appealed for calm, saying "there is no need for demonstration, there is no need for any protest march. What we need is the revolution in our hearts."

The military meanwhile announced that it would put 1,000 troops on the streets on May 1 to augment the 5,000 riot police already assigned to maintain order during the rallies.

"We are not out to pre-empt rallies. We are out to pre-empt lawless elements from taking advantage of the rallies," said military spokesman Major General Jose Angel Honrado.

Honrado said there was no indication that coup plotters would use the May 1 rallies to make another power grab but he also remarked that "it is too early to say", if such attempts can be ruled out. - AFP/ch



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