Forum Post: Experienced and Hardworking Protester Applying for Position

Experienced and Hardworking Protester Applying for Position

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing to respond to the recent Adbusters call for 50,000 activists to occupy the G8 summit. It is with great interest and enthusiasm that I wish to apply for the position of "activist" at G8. This position is exactly what I am looking for and is a great opportunity for me to use my skills, educational background, and experience.

My interdisciplinary education has helped me develop a firm foundation in both popular protest culture and Classical Anarchist Rhetoric and Criticism. I am informed by both utopian and nihilist ideology, and can even be concilliatory when required. Furthermore, my independent projects as a protester have helped me develop and implement first-hand knowledge of both peaceful and violent protest tactics as well as the dissemination of propaganda in a wide range of American and international communities. I fit the economic criterion required for the position, and believe my personal situation to be representative of, and in solidarity with, a diverse array of grievances.

I believe my strongest skill is my ability to move fluidly between approaches to suit a particular action; from aggressive and energetic to freewheeling and passive, and I am extremely adept at multitasking in high-stress situations. I have also served as an organizer in multiple protest actions, responsible for motivating and engaging large groups of people.

I greatly admire Occupy Wall Street for creating a situation in the heart of New York's financial district which is definitely more amusing than watching television - and instead of just watching it on television, I want to bring my assets to the heart of the action. I am sure that I can make a positive contribution to your efforts. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Best Regards, Cosima Joni