"REBELS WITH A CAUSE" "Did you mail the press release?" "Because there is nothing about the raid in the papers." "Not so good." "Yeah, we got a couple of animals..." "We're off, Roger." "I'll fax a new press release when we get there." "Be careful, and watch out!" "Are you never satisfied?" "Fuck it...what happened now?" "Yeah!" "This is great!" "The fuse went." "We're running too many machines at the same time." "I forgot to save this." "Very funny!" "I have to start all over again." "In the name of the Father and the Son and Jesus..." "Amen!" "Karma is a nice name." "Maybe there's some news about us." "It's not impossible." "The whole thing has been hushed up." "It was a failure, that's all." "A failure?" "We liberated some animals." "Yeah, out of 200 million lab animals in the world, we liberated nine,   and nobody knows about it." "Not bad!" "We've found a great name for the dog!" "Did you expect to save them all in one go?" "No, but the point was to get some attention from the general public." "What have we achieved now?" "You tell me?" "We've liberated some animals, and that's good,   but nobody knows." "It is as if nothing ever happened." "Not for her." "No, fine...but are we satisfied with this?" "We have to free more animals." "That's what we have planned all along." "Yes, but that's not enough." "People have to notice!" " What is it you want then?" " Me?" "What do we want?" "Come on!" "No, thanks..." "This is one of the biggest labs in Norway." "They have pigs, cats, dogs, cows..." "Cows?" "It's like some work of art to get in here." "Isn't this a bit risky?" "No worse than your average bank robbery..." " Who's gonna watch the animals?" " I have to stay and look after Karma." "Listen to this:" ""These young people are hurting the whole animal welfare movement." "We do not condone this, and hope the extremists will come to their senses"  says the chairman of The Animal Friends, Tom Christiansen." " Bloody poodle protecter." " He's always been a coward." ""He asks the activists to turn themselves in   while they still have the chance."" "Oh dear, what are we going to do?" "OK, let's gather here." "We're through." "Damn!" "Wait a second, Marius." "The place is empty." "What's happening?" "I'm not sure." "Marius, a guard just passed through." "This is a tragedy, especially for the animals." "They have been bred specifically for our purposes,   and will have problems surviving in less protected surroundings." "Can you understand the activists concern for the animals?" "These so-called animal friends know very little about animals." "It is us, the vets, who are the professional animal protectors." "Animal testing is obviously a touchy area within research,   and we often ask ourselves about the ethics of this." "But we have a good relationship with the animal welfare organizations." "They keep us on our toes." "But what we have witnessed here, leads us nowhere." "It is plain vandalism, and most of all:" "Cruelty to the animals." "Oh, seriously, you bastard!" "We have no leads so far,   and have to base the investigation on technical evidence." "We would like to ask the public to call us,   should they see anything suspicious in their neighbourhood." "There's a car coming!" " What kind of car?" " I don't know." "A big one." "Hi..." "What can we do for you?" "You are The Panthers, aren't you?" " Who the fuck are you?" "!" " Relax, Lise..." "My name is Thomas." "Roger asked me to say hello." "So he's been talking..." "You do know Roger then?" "I spoke to him,   and I should have phoned you, but you wouldn't have let me come then." "Good guess..." "But I am making a documentary about youngsters,   and what you are doing, is just what I am looking for." "So I brought my camera, and I was wondering..." "You will do it, won't you?" "Why do you protect animals in a world full of suffering people?" "We don't "protect" animals." "We free them from torture and slavery." "I am against all violence, also to animals." "Everything is connected." "Why do we make animals suffer like we would never let people do?" "I prefer animals to people..." "I believe in reincarnation." "I think all humans will be reborn as animals." "10000:22:04.15 -- 00:22:06.19 Quite a shock!" "Because we've come so far that we're trying to genetically engineer   calves to be born without legs." "Because the legs are not needed." "All we want is lovely red meat." "Because it's a product." "Why fight racism in a world full of suffering white people?" "People say we "only" care about animals." "That's crap." "We care about everything that is wrong." "All sorts of oppression, to races, women, kids and animals." "My next project is to fuck up the childrens' welfare office." "They are worse than the fucking cops!" "That's all I have to say." "You can switch it off now." "OK, thanks!" "That was great!" "Hey, wait." "I need one total of you all." "Total...?" "Look straight into the camera." "Action!" "Shit!" "The film ran out." "We have to shoot it again." "Come on!" "." "Breakfast!" "We were on that tour trying to spread information." "Suddenly we're in the middle of one of the worst furfarm districts." "We came to this old couple with a fox farm." "An old couple with a fox farm." "We were many and quite aggressive, but they defended themselves well." "They believed every word they said." "They reminded me of the Ceaucescus, just before their execution." "I said they reminded me of the Ceaucescus before the execution." "The same fear mixed with a blind belief,   making them argue their case so fervently." "I remember thinking that we could crush them there and then,   but we retreated before we became a lynch mob." "But when we discussed this later, everyone felt sorry for the couple." "But we represent the animals, and they were cruel to them,   so we should not feel sorry for them." "I felt sorry for those people too." "They were really scared." "Suddenly they were supposed to answer for your sins." "Just like the Ceaucescus." "I don't think anyone who inflicts pain on others has a clean conscience." "Deep down they are aware of their cruelties." "Do you think that the cause justifies the means?" "No, the cause is the means." "We want to free the animals and bankrupt the torturers." "That's the cause and the means." "I thought we could use our freedom of speech." "But we are ridiculed and ignored time after time." "Are you sure the animals are better off out here?" "Yes, look at the pigs enjoying themselves in the grass all day." "They're having a great time." "Animals are worth less than machines." "If I kill a cat, no one cares." "But if I trash a car, it's straight into a padded cell." "It's not the animals' fault that humans get fatal diseases." "Why should they suffer for our stupidity?" "But do you have to break the law to get heard?" "Which law?" "We're not breaking the law." "We're following the law of nature." "Of course." "Animals are not made to walk on concrete floors." "They have a much better time here." "And nobody's cutting them up either." "What if animal testing can save sick children?" "You can't compare it like that." "It's not a case of one or the other." "What if the money to save one Norwegian child with heart failure   could save 500 African children?" "Who do we choose?" "You can't do it like that." "We are not militant." "We don't take lives, we save lives." "Would you go as far as hurting people who exploit animals?" "No, we don't want to hurt anybody." "We could string them up and shake them a bit." "That won't hurt them." "Not according to animal research." "No, that's rule number one." "No one gets hurt." "Neither animals nor people." "We have to get hold of a vet." "Thanks, you've been great." "Why the hell did you tell people where we are?" "That guy?" "I thought you knew him." "He said you went to school together." "If you believe everything, we'll soon be in the slammer." "Sorry..." "OK, it's done." "But we have a problem." "We need a vet fast." "The one you know, do you think...?" "I doubt it." "What's going on?" " Hi, Marius." " Kristin!" "Long time no see!" " What are you doing here?" " Here?" "Where else should I be?" "Does everyone in this town know about this?" "Cut it out, Marius." "You have dreamt about this since we were together long ago." "People who know you can easily work that one out." "Isn't this what you dreamt about?" "Now you get to realise your ideas." "They are not just my ideas." "Maybe it's time for that interview we discussed?" "Now, yeah...you should have done it a year ago when we needed it." "So you don't need it now?" "Grow up, Marius." "You still haven't learnt how the press works." "You just follow the latest trend, in stead of creating it yourself." "If we run a big spread on you now, we'll definately make some waves." "I need a vet..." " Do you know someone?" " Maybe..." "I don't know." "I have mixed feelings about what you're doing." "You can't just move these lab animals to a farm." "I really hope you know what you're doing." "Well, how far is it?" " About 10-11 hours." " What?" "!" "Kristin said "a couple of hours drive"." "Well, that is a couple of hours drive." "I don't understand what's wrong with that dog." "All these animals have been through some very rough treatment." "Like those operations on the pigs." "The cats will probably make it." " What about the rats?" " They have been fed something." "I am afraid they will die." "But the rabbits are all right?" "The rabbits..." "The rabbits are all right." "And these hens are obviously having the time of their lives." "Give the dog some more of the stuff I gave you, and hope he recovers." "I have to go, otherwise my wife will think I have a new mistress." "Don't you want some food before you go?" "No, I'll have some hot dogs on the way." "You people are crazy." " Be careful now." " Thanks for your help." "And forget you ever saw me!" "I had no idea they would write it like this." "They?" "Wasn't it your old girlfriend?" "Yes, but we didn't agree on this." "So what?" "It's just an interview." "Front page and everything." "We're supposed to be in this together." "Well, it's done now." "We know what the press is like." " Where did you sleep in town?" " At the office." "Really?" "There was only the answering machine there all night." " Didn't I switch it off?" " That's pretty thin..." ""He talks with an intense, almost seductive body language." "His eyes are determined, but also warm and searching." "With his unshakeable idealism, mixed with self assurance and charm,   and very good looks, "Petter" will become a role model   for thousands of soft-hearted youngsters,   who identify themselves with suffering animals."" "Can't we drop this now?" "Yes, let's forget it all." "What is happening here?" "This is supposed to be about the animals - not Robin Hood." "Why is there a picture of you on the front page?" "It's not me." "It's a figure." "What did you want on the front page?" "A rabbit?" "Yes!" "A rabbit!" "With its eyes burnt out." "Karma for instance." "Before she dies..." "Where did you sleep?" "I slept on Kristin's couch." " Why didn't you tell me?" " Because the others were there." "Did she try anything?" "Maybe she thought she would get the interview easier if..." " If what?" " Nothing happened, Bettina." " Hi..." " Hi..." "Oh, Christ." "It doesn't matter." "Maybe she needed it." "She's always got Karma..." " I would also like a little..." " Dog?" "What do you mean?" "When we're through with all this, I'd like a little one...!" "A kid?" "!" "Relax, there's no hurry." "You are still taking the pill?" "Yes...most of the time." " I'm freaking out." " Are you scared?" "Not scared." "I'm freaked out." "It's 12 miles to the nearest shop." "24 miles to the next human being." "10 hours before you can even smell civilisation." "Don't you miss the town?" "Civilisation...?" "No, but boys and friends and..." "My friends are here." "I can't take any more farm smell and roosters crowing at 7 a.m." "I need pavements under my feet." "Come and taste this, Marius." "Marius...taste it." " Was it okay?" " Yes, great." " Why do you seem so distant?" " I am thinking." "We're about to do something big, something unique." "We've got to make a mark." "We can't relax now." "I thought we would get more time together when we moved here." "But you are always busy with other things, it's like you're not even here." "We're together 24 hours a day, Bettina." "And you don't hear a word I'm saying." "I think it's time we discuss what we really want." "Place what we're doing in some "ideological" context." "Ideology, like Karl Marx?" " What do you think, Erik?" " Yes, I agree." "That's good." "We have to follow up what we have started." "Otherwise the animals will die." " Karma is better now, isn't she?" " Yes." "We have to think ahead." "At last we're getting the attention we've wanted for years." "People are waiting to see what's next." "So what do we do now?" "Start The Animals' Party..." "Could we have some serious suggestions, please?" " How did you do that?" " Check this out." "This watch is connected to this 9 volt battery,   and to this mechanism which has two matches attached." "When the battery is activated, the mechanism strikes a match." "The flame spreads to a small amount of higly flammable material,   and the whole packet catches fire." "And the winner is!" "Fuckin' hell, Erik!" "Brilliant!" "But what do you want to do with it?" " The fur stores are waiting." " Are you stupid?" "This will take place after closing hours." "Most of the fur stores have sprinklers in the ceilings..." " Are we going to burn down stores?" " Yes!" "But that's dangerous!" "We agreed never to hurt anyone." "Let's listen to Erik now." "What about shops without sprinklers and where the cleaner is still there?" "We'll call the fire brigade in advance." "It can't go wrong." "I promise!" "How do we plant these things without being recognised?" " Can I help you?" " I'm looking for a cheap mink coat." "I need something for my mother's birthday." "The anti-terrorist squad have been called in to stop   the well organized activist group, The Panthers,  which has commited several illegal raids all over the country." "The police are highly concerned over this Saturday's incident,   when 15 fur stores in 5 towns caught fire simultaneously." "Thanks to quick response from the fire brigade no one was injured,   but the damages incurred amounts to several million kroner." "The police think international organizations   might be behind The Panthers." "The notorious English organization Animal Liberation Front   has for several years been terrorizing furriers, testing labs   slaughter houses and others in the animal product business." "Human lives have also been endan- gered by the Animal Liberation front." "In 1990 a child was nearly killed when a scientist's car exploded." "The police fear that The Panthers will employ same methods in Norway." "The Minister of Justice has been briefed about the case,   by chief investigator Harald Bang." "Developments are closely watched." "Marius, wake up!" "Come and listen to the news!" "It's only a matter of time before groups appear in other areas too,   says the spokesman for a new fraction of The Panthers,   who last night raided a lab in Stavanger." "When asked why they too used the name Panthers,   he replied that they have taken up the challenge by "Petter Panther"   who in an interview expressed a wish for new groups   throughout the country." "Yes!" " That's good, isn't it?" " Of course it's good." "The people on the bridges untouched by excistence build bridges where the emptiness is endless" "Shores with cliffs throw stormy waves only a few don't have to listen to the ravings of a juggler" "Why are you into poodle protection in a world full of suffering Swedes?" "We want humans and animals to face each other,   and that's why all humans have to start crawling." "What shall we do next?" "Free some crawfish in the fjord?" " Shall we leave?" " No." "Stay where you are." "Don't move!" "Get those masks off, and put your hands on your heads." " Get rid of that gun!" " Shut up!" " Drop the gun!" " Get those masks off!" "Look, I'm taking it off." "You too." "Put the gun down now." "You'll go to jail for this." "You're the one who'll go to jail, you bastard!" "Come on!" "Let's see how tough you are." "Say hello to the folks at home!" "Ambulance!" "Hurry up!" "We didn't want this to happen." "An ambulance is on its way." "The attack is described as very brutal, and the farmer might lose his sight." "The police are increasing their efforts to stop the activists,  who in the last weeks have become more extreme in their actions   against people who make their living from animal husbandry." "That bloody farmer had a shotgun!" "Why don't they mention that?" " I'll call Kristin." " Why?" "Because we have to tell our side of the story." "Can't you see that?" "Can't you stop the press?" "OK, fine." "Goodbye." "She'll be here as soon as she can, but it's too late for tomorrow." "Is she coming here?" "Bettina, don't you see we have to do something or we're in big trouble." "The farmer has lost his sight, and they make it seem like we tried to kill him." "Do you want Erik in prison for 10 years?" "A newspaper story won't help if they're out to get us." "Yes, it will!" "Don't you understand the power of the press?" "!" "Wake up!" "Bloody sheep!" "Karma, come here." "Don't worry about it." "The guy was a nazi swine." "Why did you have to go up there, anyway?" "Shut up!" "We all agreed on that raid." "Don't blame everyone else!" "Relax, Marius." "I'm fed up with this goody-goody shit..." "You've had your period ever since we got here!" "Yes, I mean that!" "Can I have a sip?" "Take one in the fridge." "I have to get to bed, or I'll pass out on the couch." "It's my turn to feed the animals in the morning." " Good night." " Good night." "Bettina..." "Why are you lying here?" "I had the most absurd dream." "There was this rabbit, and I bent down to stroke it." "Then it began talking." "It said: "Come here, come here."" "I followed it..." "and we came into a room." "Then it turned around, and it had these horrible teeth." "And there was this big pile of naked babies,   and the rabbits were biting and cutting them up." "Then there was a voice from a speaker saying:" ""Is this what you wanted?" "Is this what you wanted?"" "You were pretty heavy on Bettina earlier..." "She's probably a bit jealous on your ex-girlfriend." "I think she's a bit scared too." "Jail and everything." "Not seeing you." "Maybe she feels it's gone a bit too far." "Are you scared of going to jail?" "No..." "I'm happy as long as I don't have to see my so-called parents again." "It would be worth it too - a couple of months for a good cause." "It could be more than a couple of months." "Well...never mind." "You're allowed a walkman, aren't you?" "Aren't you really too young to go to jail?" "No idea..." "I have always been too young for everything." "First I was too young to understand that my parents were not my parents." "Then I was too young to meet my real parents." "Then I was too young to move away from them all." "I have been lucky." "My parents are really good." "But when I turned vegetarian, they thought I'd gone mad." ""But Marius, you were born with fangs." "You've always loved meatloaf, and liverpat‚ is your favourite."" "I don't think they would like this set-up either." "Especially not now." "God..." "I don't even like animals." "No, I'm scared of them." "Especially certain dogs." "When I was little, my friend was bit by an Alsatian." "He bent down to stroke it, and it went straight for his face." "Blood everywhere." "I pissed myself with fright." "I once killed a guinea pig." "Stepped on my brother's..." "I didn't mean to." "We were fighting." "He had it in his hand, and we were shoving each other." "Suddenly he dropped it..." "and I was wearing clogs." "The head was crushed - the teeth stood out through the skin." "He cried for weeks." "My mum had to buy him a new one." "COPS!" "The so-called animal terrorists, The Panthers,   were arrested last night at a secret hideout." "Several hundred animals were found on the rundown farm." "Specialists have got the animals into safety,   and say some animals might die due to the activists inexpert care." "Want one?" "Well, then..." "I won't talk to you before the lawyer arrives." "Is that clear?" "Marius is good at talking, writing and things like that." "But we all agreed to the decisions, and did different jobs." "My responsibility was the car." "Where did the ideas come from?" "Who made the plans?" "Who convinced who?" "We all had ideas." "Everybody convinced each other." "We have reason to believe that the girls   were led by Marius' "special talents"." " Didn't you feel that?" " No." "Remember you might get away with a lighter sentence if you co-operate." " Hi, Harald Bang." " Bettina." "Well, Bettina..." "It's my job to interrogate you." "I hope you understand." "Would you like a cigarette?" "No, I don't suppose you smoke either." "You kids have healthy habits." "I'll put mine out too." "Don't worry." "It's not as bad as you think." "I don't bite." "I think we can finish this pretty quickly." "But one thing puzzles me." "How can someone who looks as peaceful and harmless as you,   endanger other peoples' lives?" "You look like you couldn't kill a fly." "Am I right?" "Why did you do it?" "We never meant to hurt anyone." "We just wanted to free suffering animals." "I'll tell you a secret." "In one way I respect what you stand for." "Your idealism and will to sacrifice everything for a cause." "I love animals myself, and I agree that we don't do enough for them." "But when you replaced idealism with fanaticism,   you damaged things both for yourselves and the animals." "There are certain rules you can't break without having to pay for it." "And you've done that." "You're way out of line." "Do you understand that?" "Do you regret it?" "I'm sorry for what happened to that farmer, but..." "He threatened them with a shotgun!" "How do you know that?" " They would never..." " Are you sure about that?" "Do you trust Marius?" "Don't you think he's never lied to you?" "Not about anything serious." "Bettina, I'm sorry I have to dissapoint you." "I know this will hurt you,   but I think it is important that you find out about Marius." "I assume you don't know that he had a relationship with Lise." "A sexual relationship." "You're lying!" "Who told you that?" "Lise did." "It's not true." "Lise insisted I didn't tell you, but I think you should know." "How can you lie about this?" "I want to talk to him." "You can't do that." "Maybe he had..." "He could have had something going on with Sonia too." "What do you mean?" "!" "Maybe we should take a break now." "I have told you this a hundred times." "He threatened us with a shotgun." "He fired a shot right above our heads." "Who hit him?" "I'd like to say it was me..." "We were in it together." "It could have been me, but the point is..." "Listen, young man, the farmer identified you." "We have not found any shotgun,   and Erik denies he did it!" "You must realise that you don't have much credibility!" "And the same to you!" "There is no doubt that Marius Holth was the leader." "He had planned this for years, and been trained abroad." "During the investigation he has remained calm and collected,   as opposed to the others who are ordinary kids   longing for "adventure",   and with unrealistic ideas of what's acceptable in a democracy." "Marius Holth regrets nothing." "He is a fanatic and a dangerous agitator." "Are you saying that the others have been brainwashed?" "That might be taking it a bit too far, but I see what you mean." "On what do you base the charges of sexual misconduct?" "What did you say?" "On what do you base the charges of sexual misconduct?" "We haven't placed any particular emphasis on this." "The charge of exploiting a minor, includes the suspicion of sex abuse,   but that's one of several charges." "It's the press who have made up this nonsense about a "sex-sect"." "Can't you see he's in the shit because we pointed him out as the leader." " Speak for yourself." " I didn't make the headline." "If you regret what you wrote, you can't make up for it by ignoring the facts." "They have gone too far, and it's our duty to follow the case through." "We know this will be heavy." "We have to make a good impression." "I would advice you to dress nicely." "Is the person who hit you present in this court?" " Yes." " Can you point him out?" " Him." " You're lying!" "Can you tell us what happened on the night of July 5th?" "I woke up in the middle of the night because the animals were unsettled." "I looked out of the window, saw some- thing move and realised it was people." "I remembered The Panthers,   and was afraid they had come to fuc...do some mischief." "What did you know about The Panthers prior to that night?" "I had read about their raids on fur stores and so on." " Did they seem dangerous?" " Yes." "What did you think when you realised they were on your property?" "I wanted to call the police, but my phone was out of order,   so I had to sort it out myself." " Were you scared?" " Yes." " Did you take any precautions?" " No." "So despite being scared, you chose to walk into a threatening situation." " I didn't expect them to attack me." " What did you expect?" "That I could frighten them off." "So you didn't consider them to be more dangerous than that." "I didn't think much." "I was worried about the animals." " Did you know how many they were?" " Two." " Were you sure of this?" " Yes, at least two." "But despite knowing they outnumbered you, and you felt threatened,   you still didn't take anything along to defend yourself with?" "No." "What happened when you encountered the activists?" "They attacked me, and the leader hit me with something." "According to my clients,   you were armed with a shotgun and fired several shots." "Is this correct?" "No." " Do you keep any weapons at home?" " No." " Have you ever owned any weapons?" " No." "Besides being the brain behind the actions and the main offender," " Marius Holth is also responsible for Sonia Osland's mental breakdown." "She couldn't cope with the pressure." "Marius Holth also recruited the minor Lise Beckstrmtothegroup." "When she ran away from home, Marius offered her to stay in his flat." "We suspect they had a sexual relationship,   which would constitute a criminal offence, as Lise is not yet..." "Your Honor, I must protest." "Free The Panthers!" "Free The Panthers!" "It's very boring being a policeman and directing all the traffic" "When all the kids run in the streets and heed no cars or trams" "But when a little girl comes up and asks me for some help" "Then it's nice to be a policeman and no one is as happy as I" "If I may hold your hand, then you may hold my hand and we can help each other you and I" "Then it's clear that we are friends, and that's what everyone should be" "It's very boring being a policeman and patrolling and keep guard" "When someone steals a lot of money and we have to take them by force" "But if a little boy has lost a penny and asks the police to help him out" "Then it's nice to be a policeman and no one is as happy as I" "We'll search here and there We'll search everywhere and we don't stop till everyone has come along" "Then it's clear that we are friends and that's what everyone should be" "OK, as you like..." "I've got one last offer for you." "If we may look through your material, we'll give back what we confiscated." "No." "Can't you see that this isn't doing you any good?" "Razzia against young filmmaker." "The police searched the premises of the young director Thomas R†bs†n,   and confiscated material said to be important to the "Panther"-trial." "R†ps†n is our guest in the studio this morning." "Thomas R†bs†n, you've filmed these people-haters, The Panthers." "Did you have to crawl around to be accepted by them?" "No, I respect them very much." "They dare to do what others only dream about." "So most people dream about attacking innocent farmers and commiting arson?" "When freedom of speech exists only in theory, and one is never heard,   then it will lead to illegalities." "You talk about democracy, but the Panthers weren't very democratic." "Their leader was pretty ruthless." "He is not the leader." "The group worked as a democracy." "Well, that will be decided in court in a few days,   so there is not much point in us playing judges." "Let's leave that to the people who are paid to do it." "Our job is to entertain you, and that's what we're gonna do." "This is Radio 1" " FM 106.6." "We'd like to thank director Rossbam, and wish him luck!" "There is no doubt that Erik Hansen is guilty of serious offences,  but Erik is an adventurer and dreamer." "He joined the group for the fun of it." "It is also important to remember that the contraption Erik made,   were all to be found in a book about sabotage given to Erik by Marius Holth." "I don't intend to divest the others of blame by focusing on Marius Holth,   but he was undoubtedly the brain and leader of the group." "He insisted on new actions when the others wished to slow down." "I think it has been clearly documented that he is the extremist of the five,   which resulted in the cold-blooded attack on the farmer Simen kland." "What's your opinion of the Panthers?" "It's good someone does something for the animals." "I wouldn't know anything about that." "The Panthers?" "What are they?" "Oh, he's just gorgeous." "I have stopped wearing leather now." "I agree that they work for a good cause,   but when they use such extreme methods, I can't agree with them." "I support The Panthers!" "Come on!" "What do you think of The Panthers?" "Marius Holth is charged with serious criminal offences." "Supposed leader of organized crime,  damage to private and public property,   arson, breaking and entering, theft and assault." "He has admitted to several of the charges." "What he has not admitted is:" "One:" "That he is the leader of the group." "Two:" "That he is an agitator." "And three:" "That he hit farmer Simen kland." "It seems like the prosecutor has felt a need to find one single scapegoat." "Is this because Marius Holth had al- ready been singled out by the press,   or is it because he had the nerve to file charges against the police?" "Every conceivable incident is being used against Holth." "The fact that Sonia Osland had a mental breakdown is one example." "According to everyone in the group,   this is due to the fact that her dog, Karma, was killed during the arrest." "A dog she loved very much." "A dog which has vanished without a trace." "According to the prosecutor it never existed." "Everyone in the group have explained how the group functioned." "All decisions were taken collectively." "This does not mean by a majority vote,   but all five had to agree on any action taken." "We're speaking of- an extended democracy,   something which stands in sharp contrast to the claims   of a dictatorship with Marius Holth as the leader." "Commiting arson is clearly unacceptable,   as you may endanger other peoples' lives." "When vandalising a legal, as defined by the authorities,   legal business where furs are sold,   the irritation and anger should in stead be directed at the authorities." "I think it takes a lot to break the law in a country like Norway." "It is democratic enough to let you demonstrate against almost anything." "I think those methods are acceptable." "They claim we have freedom of speech,   but when the authorities appear to be autistic, you have to act!" "Take it again, and I'll try." "OK, is it acceptable to break the law in order to make a political point?" "Yes, definately,   and I think it's a necessary corrective to our system of government." "Providing that this is a legal business where animals are used in research,   in a manner which does not conflict with the law,   no one is entitled to take action or disturb the business." "They're not refused freedom of speech, it just doesn't matter what they say." "Getting an opinion across is not easy,   but everyone has the same possibilities." "There is nothing wrong with the system." "The irritation should be directed at journalists and editors,   who won't publish your opinion." "This is a democracy with the same possibilities for everyone,   to put pressure on the authorities,   start political parties, be part of the political process." "The majority decides, and that's how it has to be,   and we just have to accept that." "They laugh at our high ideals" "Steal, murder, burn, whore, rape, plunder and betray" "Can you even understand where their brutality come from?" "Marius Holth, born 29.04.65,   is hereby sentenced to prison for 4 years and 8 months." "173 days spent in custody will be subtracted from this." "The defendant should note that this is also a declaration of the sentence,   and that you may appeal the sentence." "The appeal must be lodged within two weeks,   and you may state whether you wish to make use of the waiting period,   or lodge an appeal now." "No, I ran away the minute they let me out." "Childrens's institutions aren't much better than jail." "It's typical that they came down hard on Marius." "They had to find a Hitler." "Someone they could all love to hate." "The whole deal reminds me of something my friend says:" ""The only difference between a dictatorship and a democracy,   is that in a dictatorship you may think as long as you don't speak,   and in a democracy you may speak as long as you don't think."" "What do you feel you have achieved?" "Would you do it all again?" "You're allowed to be happy You may say whatever you want" "You may speak freely of wrong and right" "Go around and tell everyone" "You're allowed to be happy" "Yes, I can in some instances accept that someone breaks the law,   to make a political point." "But it would depend on the seriousness of the offence,   and also on the political aims." "I can imagine if you were fighting for a cause,   and there was no other way." "If the media were closed to you, and you burn for a good cause,  and can't get your message through without drastic measures,   then I could understand that you would try one last scream for help." "You are allowed to be happy You may say whatever you want" "You may speak freely of wrong and right" "Go around and tell everyone You are allowed to be happy" "I believe a democracy is strengthened by openness and tolerance   towards people who really believe in something, and are willing to fight." "Quite often these people are later seen as pioneers,   even though their comtemporaries wouldn't accept them." "We've seen a few examples from environmental organisations,   and the likes which are illegal,   and this has led to them being turned away, carried away and fined." "And that's the way it has to be in an orderly democratic society." "I can't envision, in peacetime and in our open democracy,   any situation where we should be lenient." "It will never be legal, and it's my duty as Chief of Police,   to make sure that what happens is legal." "You're allowed to be happy You may say whatever you want" "You may speak freely of wrong and right" "Go around and tell everyone" "You're allowed to be happy" "In the formal sense we have a system of justice,   as there are proper trials and that kind of thing,   but in reality there are probably little understanding for minorities,   and the authorities don't really understand them, " " and that probably colours the proceedings." "It's wonderful to be free Finally, yes, finally" "The freedom of expression in Norway is very straight forward really." "No one has any power to say anything anyway." "OK, you can say: "Fuck off", but it won't do any good,   because you haven't got any weight behind it." " So how do you get some weight?" " On TV." " So you've got to be on TV?" " Yes." "On TV." "Well, I guess that's all." " Was that it?" " Yes, that's it."