In case you haven’t been keeping track, 65 youth were detained last week at a charity punk rock concert in Indonesian and forced into a “reeducation” camp, forced to shave their mohawks, burn their “punk clothes” and “military-style drills.”
As can be expected, the punk ethos remains alive and well in the youth, who are not going quietly into the night…
[T]he young men and women have shown no signs of bending.
When commanders turn their backs, the shouts ring out: “Punk will never die!” Fists are thrown in the air and peace signs flashed. A few have managed briefly to escape, heads held high as they are dragged back.
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They will be released Friday, after having completed 10 days of “rehabilitation,” from classes on good behavior and religion to military-style drills aimed at instilling discipline.
You can read the whole Associated Press article here. If you are interested in contributing to the cause, check out Mike Virus’ 70-artist, five-disc benefit compilation project and get involved!
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