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21 June 2007

I'll be sleeping rough in George Square tonight. In honour of Refugee Week. The sleep-out pays respect to refugees and asylum seekers who don't get enough income support and become destitute. Come visit me if you're in the area![More:]

You see all these old ladies in hijab, begging and selling the Big Issue here in Glasgow.. not the usual collection of junkies etc. That's because the government gives them very little support in order to encourage them to leave the country.
Thanks for linking to this By the Grace of God.
I wasn't aware of Refugee week.
I'll be sleeping out tonight, but unlike those poor destitute souls, I know I have a home to come back to, with food and water and shelter.
posted by hadjiboy 21 June | 08:33
I demand photographs.

Last Friday was my refugee week thing. I read poetry about exile and MC'd a grand affair with a women's institute folk band, poets and some marvellous food. It all took place in a pub that seemed to be on top of the world.
posted by seanyboy 21 June | 11:26
seanyboy, you and I are going to have to talk shop one of these days.

There will be pictures! MSPs, vociferous equal housing advocates, banners, and more! Hope I get on telly.. :)
posted by By the Grace of God 21 June | 11:43
Good for you, BtGoG.
posted by essexjan 21 June | 12:53
Sunrise 3:51 am, Sunset 10:07 pm. || Fancy a drive in the country?

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