Dear Helen and Laura, Linda and Bob
If you wish to deter those kind of climate activists, you must encourage and support those like me, Sir David Attenborough, Lord Deben, Chris Packham and Sir Jonathon Porritt who are all respectful, establishment, obedient climate activists. We are upholding the Western tradition of free speech to convince and persuade.
I have known your Deputy Leader, Bob Sleigh for many years and his wife for even longer as a former colleague. Yet, when I turned up at his publicly advertised surgery in Solihull he turned me away without listening to my point of view. And, I had travelled all the way from Halesowen too but, not on my 100% food-fueled powered bike. Like you all, I have always found Bob very pleasant and, in the past, we have spoken briefly after one or two meetings.
This morning, before the meeting started I asked Chairman Bob if his Board might consider no longer investing in Metro extensions. At the close, when he explained that the private session was about to start and I must leave, I simply explained my quiet, obedient conformity as, "I am at the opposite end of the spectrum from Just Stop Oil", said no more and Wendy escorted me out.
Please encourage my side to follow the example of Attenborough, Lord Deben, Packham and Porritt to allow us to have our three minutes of fame to explain why the correct investment to slow climate catastrophe is now really urgent. Worcestershire CC and Dudley MBC, amongst others, have done it for years. All setting a fine example in public participation, like Mayor Andy too.
Deben and Packham in conversation:
I would urge you to listen to Chris Packham and Lord Deben speaking for seven minutes on the 'Today' programme on Saturday 8 July at 1:39:00. Here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001np1h Available until midnight on Fri 4 August.
Lord Deben said to each of us:
"Are you doing what is necessary to fight climate change? ... The Climate Change Committee has shown how you reach net zero."
When will you do what Lord Deben is urging and take Chris Packham seriously? Have you watched 'Earth' on iPlayer?
Best wishes
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