Non-violent protest can lead to violence, as has happened in anti-globalisation demonstrations.

Anti-GM food demonstrations have made people aware of the dangers of genetically modified food.

I've got a new anti-spam program for my computer.

The government has introduced new anti-terrorism laws.

There was a large anti-war demonstration on Saturday.

What are the arguments for and against direct action?

Anti-GM food demonstrations have made people aware of the dangers of genetically modified food.

Big business is so powerful that even governments can't stop it.

Have a class or group debate. Choose a chair who will be in charge and two speakers.

My name's Jan and I'm chairing this debate.

Non-violent protest can lead to violence when protesters and police clash.

Non-violence is the answer to the crucial political and moral questions of our times.

The world knows about the cruelty of whale hunting thanks to direct action against whaling ships.

The debate is about direct action vs political action.

The point of a democracy is that we elect representatives to take decisions for us.

They organised demonstrations, sit-ins and hunger strikes.

The world knows about the cruelty of whale hunting thanks to direct action against whaling ships.

The point of a democracy is that we elect representatives to take decisions for us.

They argue that direct action involves people who can't, or don't, vote in elections.

If we feel strongly about an issue, we should make our case with the elected representatives.

Firstly, if people looked after their own environment we wouldn't need direct action.

What are the arguments for and against direct action?

Protesters, for instance a million people on an anti-war march, can make politicians listen.

We have to free half of the human race so that they can help free the other half.

Opponents of direct action claim it is easy for protesters to “hijack” demonstrations.

Half of the human race are women.

They organised demonstrations, sit-ins and hunger strikes.

In addition, they argue that the point of democracy is that representatives take decisions for us.

Those in favour of the motion? Thank you.

Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.

If we feel strongly about an issue, we should make our case with the elected representatives.

They organised marches, sit-ins and hunger strikes.

Non-violence is the answer to the crucial political and moral questions of our times.

How many votes were there against the motion?

I read some novels, but I prefer non-fiction.

This new shirt is great – it's completely non-iron.

Non-violence is the answer to the crucial political and moral questions of our times.

Non-violent protest can lead to violence, as has happened in anti-globalisation demonstrations.

Opponents of direct action say that non-violent protest can lead to violence.

Tim is proposing the motion and Helen is opposing it.

Women in Britain got the vote partly in 1918 and fully in 1928.

Non-violence is the answer to the crucial political and moral questions of our times.

There is evidence that when the media report direct action politicians listen.

Tim is proposing the motion and Helen is opposing it.

Non-violent protest can lead to violence when protesters and police clash.

Direct action can generate enormous publicity in newspapers and other media.

Racial segregation – the separation of black and white people – ended in the USA in the '60s.

The point of a democracy is that we elect representatives to take decisions for us.

Secondly, many “eco-warriors” are better at getting publicity than actually changing anything.

They organised demonstrations, sit-ins and hunger strikes.

Now you have one sentence to sum up your argument before we vote.

In addition, they argue that the point of democracy is that representatives take decisions for us.

When the media report direct action, politicians have to take notice.

Thirdly, political action is better than direct action.

Non-violent protest can lead to violence when protesters and police clash.

How many votes were there for the motion?

And now raise your hands to vote.

It's important to eat a well-balanced diet.

The world knows about the cruelty of whale hunting thanks to direct action against whaling ships.

The world knows about the cruelty of whale hunting thanks to direct action against whaling ships.

what's more, they say that when the media report direct action, politicians have to take notice.