Thousands of people took part in a series of otherwise peaceful marches to protest against the deep austerity cuts demanded in exchange for a fresh €86bn (£60bn) international bailout.
According the The London Guardian, the Greek public is less than enthused over new austerity measures voted on by their Parliament. If thousands of people have been in the streets demonstrating this is a strong indication the citizens at large are not pleased with the latest attacks on their social safety net and work benefits.
I believe the current brutal pressure being placed upon the people of Greece and their Parliament by European bankers will go down in history as one of the most hostile acts of the post-World War II era. To have the nation called the cradle of democracy treated in such fashion is a travesty. It speaks poorly for a world of peace and prosperity for all. In no way should the actions of European central bankers and the governments they control be considered consonant with American policies or views.
Greek Demonstrators Protest Austerity Measures
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