Just incase anyone thinks my dad or mum have put me up to this, I assure you they told me straight away that they didn't want me to do this... but then they realised how passionately I feel about this situation. This isn't JUST about my Dad... it's about all the other people that are in this situation. It's for all the people that have lost their jobs because our government have screwed them over.
I will continue this protest until I feel that the media has highlighted this issue, and it is resolved for my father. This in itself is a great result, but I'm hoping it will inspire other people to a) fight it if they find themselves in a similar situation and b) that our opinions DO matter, and apathy isn't something we should be content with.
I'm aware of many different types of protest, but believe in non-violent forms. Ghandi has been my inspiration for doing the hunger strike.
I haven't touched food, and even though its only been just over a day (36 hours), I don't feel THAT hungry. Only tired and slightly weak. I'm drinking lots of tea and lucozade : )
Not much of a response from the media as of yet, but I wouldnt expect to hear anything for a few days.
Lastly I want to thank everyone, all the people have joined our facebook group (http://www.facebook.com/inbox/readmessage.php?t=53043238122&mbox_pos=0#/group.php?gid=131637520260&ref=nf Kelly and Will for spending their time inviting everyone individually (not an easy task), the people who have donated their status updates, Sara for getting the union involved and everyone who has just been really supportive of this cause
you ALL rule
thank you all so much
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