A good read.

Anyone heard of Erdem Gunduz?  Yes?  No?

Well he was the guy who started the silent protest in Turkey.  He's a performing artist and not politically active, but he inspired lots of people to join him at Taksim Square last month, while he stood quietly in what the papers called passive defiance.  Thanks to the social media, his image quickly spread and he was joined in other cities around Turkey.

Inspirational indeed!

His inspiration has spread all the way to Dublin, Ireland, as today a silent protest, Erdem style, has been organised to be held outside our Government buildings from 3.30pm until (in typical Irish style) the last bus leaves town!

Two young Irish ladies have organised this protest after hearing the 'Anglo Tapes'.  They are encouraging protesters to bring along a book to reflect what they are feeling about what's happening in the country at the moment, and to stand in silence outside the gates of Leinster House to send a silent message to that lot inside!

A good idea.  All you need to go with the good idea, is a good read!

They are discussing this on the radio at the moment and are asking the listeners what book would they bring to reflect what they are feeling at the moment.

A sample of the suggestions so far:

The Idiots guide to Banking
Banking for Dummies
One flew over the Cuckoos Nest
Dracula (In reference to the bloodsucking Bankers)
The God Delusion
The Merchant of Venice (In reference to the 'pound of flesh')

Lots of callers suggested bringing their Anglo Irish bank books that show a zero balance!  One caller suggested bringing the dictionary and hold it open on a page with a word that starts with 'W' and rhymes with bankers....

I'm not going to go into town and protest, but I thought I might join them remotely and in the spirit of the protest, sit quietly at home and read a book.

I'm not sure I have a copy of Banking for Dummies to hand, so, any suggestions as to what I might read??