It's absurd that those who are vocal enough to express support for these good natured causes (by my moral judgement at least) are to be referred to deradicalisation schemes. Of course, there is very little risk that anyone who follows, supports or participates in these groups will begin to participate in domestic terrorism, the social contract is strong in the UK, we don't routinely go out and call for harm to other's or their property. The Home Office are not stupid, they know exactly what they are doing, this is about undermining credibility of these bening movements. They make individuals question themselves, is it worth being seen to support an 'outgroup'. It is also an orchestrated and deliberate move to bring shame on supporters, listing them alongside dangerous fascist and neo-nazi groups plotting violent acts. Being listed alongside such groups by a recognised authority creates social stigma, it means that others less apt at critical thinking can dismiss claims made by these groups out of hand without grappling with reasoned argument. I do believe it is a somewhat vain attempt to stem the tide of public opinion on matters that might shift balance of power in the status quo. There is clearly potential that social change may lead to vested interests in industries being crippled by the end of fossil fuel extraction and motor manufacturing, all of which are doing untold harm to our society, unborn generations and our ecosystems. Of course, there are good reasons to defend those industries too. But those cases grow weaker every day.
Whilst things are not quite as bad as they are elsewhere, here are clear signs that our civic institutions are captured and ruled by interests of corporate greed. It's a weak excuse to cast sweeping judgment to decentralised movements, whom are loosely associated with individuals who are prepared to vandalise property. That does not mean that everyone else in that movement is a terror risk, worthy of being referred to deradicalisation schemes. This is clearly about shaming individuals participating or stopping movements gaining momentum. Don't fall for the tripe peddled in the media. If these were groups that openly advocate sabotage, or risk to life, I might have some sympathy.
