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moss M
moss Nov 10, 2003 07:46:45
Replying to freeavebury

In all this do we not need a third protagonist to defend the cause of the stones themselves. Surely they have a right to existence free from all our own personal needs to have a spiritual experience. A defence lawyer would surely argue that they had been there for a few thousand years, erected by people who had their own belief system and that the stones belong within their own time frame. Stonehenge has to all intents and purposes been sacrificed in the name of tourist attraction/disney theme image, many of us do not want Avebury to go the same route. Callanish last night was treated to a sons et lumiere effect! In the end nothing belongs to anyone we are all just passing through. I do not quarrel with your need to have a belief system, only with the hijacking/adopting of a very special imposing circle that has stood its ground quietly for a few thousand years. x

K Kate
Kate Nov 10, 2003 08:29:16
Replying to moss

Hello,

I am new to this forum but reguarly go to Avebury, it is an important place and/or a temple for many of us. If you are pagan or not, it will affect many people that the car park is shut from 4.30 onwards, how many people just want to go and have an evening stroll around the stones?

The issue that Mik & Em have raised is important as it is an open place that has 24 hour access, and therefore for the peace of the villagers needs to have 24 hour parking, I was there on Sat night and the car alarm continually going off was very intruding & loud, and I was awake, the villagers trying to sleep must have been very pissed off!

I'll second Mik & Ems original request, can anyone help with regards to this? Have there been any pagan religous discrimination cases & what were the outcomes? Does anyone know of solicitors specialising in this? And of course, publicity will help, so back to the original letter - please help! - and yes I also agree that all view points should be raised as it will help us be prepared in court, hopefully we can sort this out with the Parish Council before it gets that far.

Thank you:)

Kate
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