1. Power is not seen as something people either "have" or "don't have", but as a dynamic relationship that requires cooperation on both sides. We can end an unequal power relationship by refusing to cooperate with those who "have" power (or those who "have" power can refuse to exercise it.) Withdrawal of cooperation is critical to nonviolence.
2. Nonviolence is an active form of resistance, not passive, involving active engagement with your opponent. Nonviolence is most powerful when it is bold and creative. Apathy in the face of injustice can be a form of violence
3. Means are consistent with the ends. To build a cooperative, peaceful, non-exploitative wofld we need to build those goals into the processes used to achieve them, including the ways we work together.
4. Concern or respect for life. Nonviolence involves an attempt to separate the individual from the oppressive role they may be playing, to support their right to exist as a person while not allowing them to continue oppressive behavior. To assert "I am" without objectifying your opponent, or allowing them to objectify you.
5. Willingness to take personal risk without threatening other people. In this lies a great strength of nonviolence. "Cling to the truth" even in the face of violent repression, be willing to accept the consequences of your actions. Nonviolence is by no means a "safe" form of action, it still involves struggle and conflict and often violent responses from those abusing power.
6. Conflict is seen as a natural part of the human condition, because there will always be differences of opinion and self-interest. Instead of attempting to eliminate or avoid it, nonviolence sees it as an opportunity for growth and finds ways to resolve it without using violence.
7. Nonviolence aims for fundamental structural change. To create new ways of relating based on mutual respect and cooperation not "power over" backed by force.

NONVIOLENCE GUIDELINES

1. We will act nonviolently, with respect for all people we encounter. We will express our feelings without verbally or physically abusing anyone.
2. We will not bring alcohol or other non-prescription drugs.
3. We will not bring any weapons.
4. We will not run.
5. We will not destroy property at this action.