Governments continue these discussions without including other voices. Even when they do, it is done for cosmetic and public relations reasons. The less developed nations have rejected any discussion on labour side accords. This rift between developed and developing nations may well preclude any consensus here in Seattle. The protests have had their impact as courageous students and youth continue to voice their opposition to an unjust and violent society.
Martial law continues in the streets of Seattle.
We missed the AFDL-CIO event at the stadium as it was clear the action was in the streets and the WTO had to be stopped. Many postal workers arrived Monday afternoon in Seattle. Others were bussed in Tuesday morning from British Colombia. We met at Victor Steinbeck park in the morning. We proceeded to close intersections.