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    Revolutionary Anti-Capitalist Offensive
Meet: Pleines d’Abraham between 12 and 12:30 p.m.
Look for the large banner reading “Offensive Revolutionnaire 
Anti-Capitalist”
(Black with white letters)

First Re-Assembly Point: Parc Samuel Holland, 5:45 p.m.
(Chemin Saint Foy and Rue Holland)

Second Re-Assembly Point: Under the Overpass of the Dufferin Highway, in 
the 
Charest Neighborhood on Charest Boulevard, 21:30 p.m.


	On Friday, April 20th all revolutionary anti-capitalists and 
anti-capitalist movements present in Quebec will meet at 12 p.m. on the 
Pleines d’Abraham (a large park).  From there, at 2 p.m., there will be 
a 
march from which the different affinity groups, clusters, and blocs will 
begin splitting off in order to begin the day of action.
	The Revolutionary Anti-Capitalist Offensive bloc will meeting on the 
Pleines d’Abraham betweeen 12 and 12:30 p.m.  Due to the attention that 
we 
have drawn from the authorities, and because the assembly is one of the 
most 
critical points, we cannot at this time make public where exactly we will 
be 
meeting.  For this reason it is important that people be punctual and on 
the 
lookout between 12 and 12:30 p.m. for the “Offensive Revolutionnaire 
Anti-Capitaliste” banner (black with white letters) and head quickly towards 
it once it is unfurled.
	Also important to keep in mind is that we will have to wait a while before 
we get moving and begin the day of action.  During this time we will be 
in a 
place that is supposed to be a safe zone for participants of all levels 
of 
commitment (green, yellow, and red as defined by the CLAC/CASA).  It is 
thus 
important that we act responsibly during this time and not put people in 
situations which they do not want to be in.  In other words, do not get 
anxious.  There will be plenty of time for action throughout the week-end,
 
but we need to recognize when it is and when it isn’t appropriate.
	In addition, please keep in mind that the re-assembly points will not 
necessarily be used.  They are just in case we are dispersed during the 
course of the day so that we may be able to re-group and continue.

	We would also like at this point to formally urge “red” bloc oriented 
people to assemble on Saturday, April 21rst at the large unitarian 
demonstration within the anarchist contingent.  Once more, we will be 
respecting the parameters of the march (the reasonable ones at least) from 
the starting point to the ending point.  Yet the day is long and the targets 
are many, there will be an appropriate time.  Do not get anxious.

	Also, the CLAC/CASA recently decided that, in case of an attack, the 
convergence center will be defended by means of “active resistance.”  If 
the 
authorities attack us, it is our job to make it as difficult as possible 
for 
them by resisting by any means necessary (within the limits of reason of 
course).  We therefore urge all “red” action oriented people, even if they 
are not staying at the convergence center, to be ready to head to it as 
fast 
as possible, at any time of day, in case of an attack.

	We would also like to state that, while we urge people to try to cross 
the 
border as discreetly as possible (and many guides are available as to how 
to 
do this), in case of failure, we strongly urge people to head to the 
Burlington, VT convergence in order to swell the ranks of the mass crossing 
attempt and increase the possibility of success.

	Finally, since this will be our final statement until only a few days 
before the beginning of the mobilization, there are several issues we would 
like to clear up, as well as points that we would like to make.  Some of 
these we originally thought to be unnecessary, but the course of events 
has 
shown us otherwise.

-Simply because the bloc is termed “red” bloc does not mean that you should 
dress in red, as many have asked.  We of course, suggest black and a change 
of clothes.

-Because the “red” bloc has been organizing, for security reasons, outside 
of the CLAC/CASA general assemblies and consultas, many people have 
expressed concern over what it is that we plan to do and what people will 
be 
in solidarity with under the umbrella of “diversity of tactics,” as the 
three blocs are supposed to be in solidarity with each other.  Particularly,
 
there have been concerns, mainly raised by the scare tactics of the 
authorities, about the possibility of people bringing firearms and 
explosives.
	The RACO organizing collective, being by no means the centralized command 
or authority of anything, does not know of, or exercise control over, 
everybody intending to come to Quebec and planning to participate in the 
actions.  In that sense, we are as much in the dark as everybody else.
	However, in response to the widespread media and police misrepresentation 
(used to divide activists and cause mistrust within the movement), we would 
like to make it very clear that the RACO organizing collective does *not* 
advocate nor encourage the use of firearms or explosives, as has been 
falsely reported.
	This is not to say that we are ideologically opposed to the use of such 
weapons, as everything within our reach must eventually be utilized against 
the state.  However, we do feel that it would be counterproductive to make 
use of these weapons at a mass mobilization, as it will undoubtedly put 
many 
innocent people in danger and alienate us from the broader movement.

-Also due to the misinformation of the state authorities, many in Quebec 
City worry about the possibility of “anarchists” indiscriminately attacking 
all stores, businesses, and cars.
	Once more, while we do not speak for everybody, we would like to point 
out 
that when there is property damage by anarchists or anti-authoritarians 
at 
mass mobilizations it is usually aimed at multi-nationals, state property,
 
and the establishments of the elite.  Furthermore, it is often in response 
to the violent police provocations.  The common man/woman has nothing to 
fear from us.

	In conlusion, organizing is going very well, and we will be thousands in 
Quebec.  Do not let the scare tactics of the state dissuade you.  Everybody 
to Quebec! And to the barricades!

Autonomous Organizing Collective of Anti-Authoritarians from Montreal, 
Quebec, the Northeast, and the Midwest
quebecresistance@hushmail.com

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