1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:02,365 In the so-called "Philippines", a new anti-terrorism law was 2 00:00:02,465 --> 00:00:04,830 passed in 2020 that limits freedom of speech, increases 3 00:00:04,930 --> 00:00:07,295 surveillance, allows arrests without warrant and threatens those who 4 00:00:07,395 --> 00:00:09,760 oppose the state with life imprisonment, without the right to parole. 5 00:00:09,860 --> 00:00:13,564 Environmental destruction, mass violence and social injustice are an 6 00:00:13,664 --> 00:00:17,368 inherent part of the system that dominates much of the world today. 7 00:00:17,468 --> 00:00:21,770 Politicians and others in positions of power in the state work alongside 8 00:00:21,870 --> 00:00:26,173 capitalists to maintain this situation and thus remain in power. 9 00:00:26,273 --> 00:00:28,598 But people do not always accept it. 10 00:00:28,698 --> 00:00:32,524 They will find ways to resist and, using their creativity, 11 00:00:32,624 --> 00:00:36,451 explore different methods to challenge these systems of domination. 12 00:00:36,551 --> 00:00:38,044 Some will sing and dance. 13 00:00:38,144 --> 00:00:40,453 Others will take kitchens and libraries to the streets. 14 00:00:40,553 --> 00:00:43,444 Some will speak out and spread ideas, others 15 00:00:43,544 --> 00:00:46,436 will hand out Molotov cocktails and take up arms. 16 00:00:46,536 --> 00:00:49,950 History shows that people will never run out of strength to fight 17 00:00:50,050 --> 00:00:53,464 for just, free communities in harmony with the natural environment. 18 00:00:53,564 --> 00:00:56,515 But the state does not accept when we organize our own lives. 19 00:00:56,615 --> 00:01:01,133 For if we are free, mentally and physically healthy, sharing love, affection and 20 00:01:01,233 --> 00:01:05,751 culture, state institutions and politicians will become useless and expendable. 21 00:01:05,851 --> 00:01:09,260 Therefore, the State will use everything at its disposal to prove itself 22 00:01:09,360 --> 00:01:12,770 relevant and important and criminalize any threat to its power. 23 00:01:12,870 --> 00:01:15,062 That is done by amplifying threats beyond 24 00:01:15,162 --> 00:01:17,354 reality or creating them when they do not exist. 25 00:01:17,454 --> 00:01:19,460 - The way I see it they're criminals, terrorists. 26 00:01:19,560 --> 00:01:22,781 This is the function of the ghost of terrorism and the antiterror 27 00:01:22,881 --> 00:01:26,103 laws presented as a response to those who do not submit. 28 00:01:26,203 --> 00:01:28,853 Such laws are attempts by the state to increase 29 00:01:28,953 --> 00:01:31,604 social control and vigilance, and to frighten, 30 00:01:31,704 --> 00:01:34,354 repress, and suppress popular movements that 31 00:01:34,454 --> 00:01:37,105 fight social inequalities and state violence. 32 00:01:37,205 --> 00:01:40,685 The definition of "terrorism" is vague on purpose, to fit in with any 33 00:01:40,785 --> 00:01:44,266 enemy of the state and to divide us between the " good " and the " bad ". 34 00:01:44,366 --> 00:01:47,278 When threatened by popular uprisings, the state uses 35 00:01:47,378 --> 00:01:50,290 the figure of the "terrorist" to isolate and criminalize 36 00:01:50,390 --> 00:01:53,302 people and movements that seek more radical 37 00:01:53,402 --> 00:01:56,315 changes, beyond what the state considers acceptable. 38 00:01:56,415 --> 00:02:00,332 Anarchists, anti-fascists, workers' organizations, the fight against police 39 00:02:00,432 --> 00:02:04,349 violence or against colonial powers have been the target of this tactic. 40 00:02:04,449 --> 00:02:07,825 Showing solidarity with those criminalized for fighting 41 00:02:07,925 --> 00:02:11,301 is part of any struggle for a more just and equal world. 42 00:02:11,401 --> 00:02:12,611 Out with Duterte! 43 00:02:12,711 --> 00:02:14,211 Down with the states, the real terrorists!