My Arrest Story and Wry Report on the Bored of Supes

[Magick]

My Arrest Story and Wry Report on the Bored of Supes
By Magick

The specifics of the arrest and my article appearing in the West County Gazette: Please Read!

I was arrested at the Board of Supervisors meeting after I went to the podium during public comment and stated that I just didn’t know what could be done about the lack of democracy in this room today.

You see I had been speaking out during earlier public comment against the travesties that were being passed without any discussion, that would be devastating to the health of our children and our land.

Then I stated that I did have one idea, we could move the podium so the speaker could see, and be seen by, the public and the board. I then walked to the place were I thought the podium should be. I was told I could not walk there and before I could change direction, or before I was given any warning, the deputy came up behind me and cuffed me. I sang, “ I shall not, I shall not be moved just like a tree that’s standing by the water..” as the deputy escorted me out of the chamber people looked on aghast and in shock. I have received great appreciation and support for my actions that day, May my actions catalyze your own!

The following article, with a bit of wry humor, explains in more detail the travesties “gifted” to the community during this holiday season.

The Bored of Supes declare Greed is Go(o)d!
By Magick

At the Tuesday, Dec 14th meeting, the Board of Supervisors carried out a well-planned and pre-meditated attack on the land and people of Sonoma County.

The first two first assaults were carried out in the morning after a congratulatory back-slapping session for Paul Kelley and Mike Kerns, both of whom had fought long and hard to exploit the county’s resources, and were at last leaving the battlefield to enjoy the spoils of their victories.

The war against nature used to be a lot easier back in the days when there were fewer tree huggers and this absurd idea about global warming wasn’t always looming over every discussion.

Now “leaders” have to greenwash their dirty politics so, as the votes unfolded on that fateful day, the 3 remaining bored members took turns voting with the dynamic duo, so the other two could later pretend to have a twinge of conscience.

They pushed through the Roblar Quarry, the “frost protection” for the vineyards, and the Special Scenic Attraction to greet our visitors, the premier Petaluma Asphalt Plant, (to the Dutrament of us all!).

The Roblar Quarry was a long-protracted battle, since a landfill full of toxic goodies can now be dug into with zeal for the millions to be made. The so-called sacred land trust was shuffled under the table as neighbors pleaded with the “Bored” for mercy. None was given, this is war after all, and if nature and her people are going to continue to stand in the way of progress and growth, well, no one can be held responsible for who gets hurt.

Some diehards continued to protest but most, who had not lost hope, were already raising money for lawyers to sue for the travesties that had been perpetrated during this corporate coup.

The vineyard frost protection ordinance probably sent a chill down the spine of every salmon and steelhead, since millions were killed off in last year’s skirmish, but without the all-mighty grape rape of the land how would new baby vineyards continue to be born?

One woman suggested we need to turn the wine back into water for a true Christmas miracle, but that was ignored by the stony-faced five who knew that true miracle workers are the money makers of modern Babylon.

Then after a break for lunch, the “Bored of Us” were fueled up and ready for the coup de tat; the approval of the Dutra Dynasty’s Dirty Deal. This had been a tough sell considering the Dutra ensemble were such bad actors having been given the hook all they way from Dade County, Florida to the Farrallon Islands right here in the Bay.

These guys had to sacrifice a month’s earnings of $735,000 in fines just for dumping a little more shit on those islands then the birds do, well maybe tons more, but come on, there’s a whole ocean to wash it clean.

And so life continues, or limps along, in the greenbelt of Scenic Sonoma, and as you continue fulfilling your compassionate consumer commitments to reviving the sick economy, may the smell of asphalt fill your lungs and may you remember to genuflect at every crucified grape plant as you drive down the crumbling roads of our great state.

For it is the Gods of Industry that we pray to, May their fortunes trickle down, their philanthropy be renowned! But if they just hadn’t robbed us and stolen all nature’s riches in the first place, would we be okay, just sowing and growing our own organic communities, with no one to represent us and no one to protect us?

Oh! That would be kind of communistic, what was I thinking.. self-rule, consensus, sharing the commons, communing with nature… Was I just using my own brain and applying the lost art of critical thinking, to try to cope with the 11th hour blues on planet earth?

Why I could be arrested for even thinking like this… Wait a minute I was arrested! Public comment is risky business these days!

Here are the contacts you need to help with the lawsuits:
Dutra: www.saveshollenberger.com
Roblar Quarry www.carrq.org

Magick is a local activist who stands up for this beautiful and resilient thing called LIFE! Another world is possible! Si se Puede! www.magicktarot.com

To get an overview of county issues and my still optimistic prospective as an activist please listen to my interview on KOWS by the insightful Arnold Levine https://tommysholidaycamp.com/mp3/Magick12-17-10.mp3

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My Arrest Story and Wry Report on the Bored of Supes
By Magick

The specifics of the arrest and my article appearing in the West County Gazette: Please Read!

I was arrested at the Board of Supervisors meeting after I went to the podium during public comment and stated that I just didn’t know what could be done about the lack of democracy in this room today.

You see I had been speaking out during earlier public comment against the travesties that were being passed without any discussion, that would be devastating to the health of our children and our land.

Then I stated that I did have one idea, we could move the podium so the speaker could see, and be seen by, the public and the board. I then walked to the place were I thought the podium should be. I was told I could not walk there and before I could change direction, or before I was given any warning, the deputy came up behind me and cuffed me.

Anyone who saw the video of the School Board Shooting in Florida probably understands why they get upset if you leave your designated place to speak.

[Magick]

I have received here on Wacco, gratitude, as well as appreciation from hundreds of local folks and it is my hope this will catalyse you. I am very interested to hear about actions on your part that are in line with your authentic nature. Activism can take myriad forms, what's yours?
Yours in truth, Magick

My Arrest Story and Wry Report on the Bored of Supes
By Magick

The specifics of the arrest and my article appearing in the West County Gazette: Please Read!

I was arrested at the Board of Supervisors meeting after I went to the podium during public comment and stated that I just didn’t know what could be done about the lack of democracy in this room today.

You see I had been speaking out during earlier public comment against the travesties that were being passed without any discussion, that would be devastating to the health of our children and our land.

Then I stated that I did have one idea, we could move the podium so the speaker could see, and be seen by, the public and the board. I then walked to the place were I thought the podium should be. I was told I could not walk there and before I could change direction, or before I was given any warning, the deputy came up behind me and cuffed me. I sang, “ I shall not, I shall not be moved just like a tree that’s standing by the water..” as the deputy escorted me out of the chamber people looked on aghast and in shock. I have received great appreciation and support for my actions that day, May my actions catalyze your own!

The following article, with a bit of wry humor, explains in more detail the travesties “gifted” to the community during this holiday season.

The Bored of Supes declare Greed is Go(o)d!
By Magick

At the Tuesday, Dec 14th meeting, the Board of Supervisors carried out a well-planned and pre-meditated attack on the land and people of Sonoma County.

The first two first assaults were carried out in the morning after a congratulatory back-slapping session for Paul Kelley and Mike Kerns, both of whom had fought long and hard to exploit the county’s resources, and were at last leaving the battlefield to enjoy the spoils of their victories.

The war against nature used to be a lot easier back in the days when there were fewer tree huggers and this absurd idea about global warming wasn’t always looming over every discussion.

Now “leaders” have to greenwash their dirty politics so, as the votes unfolded on that fateful day, the 3 remaining bored members took turns voting with the dynamic duo, so the other two could later pretend to have a twinge of conscience.

They pushed through the Roblar Quarry, the “frost protection” for the vineyards, and the Special Scenic Attraction to greet our visitors, the premier Petaluma Asphalt Plant, (to the Dutrament of us all!).

The Roblar Quarry was a long-protracted battle, since a landfill full of toxic goodies can now be dug into with zeal for the millions to be made. The so-called sacred land trust was shuffled under the table as neighbors pleaded with the “Bored” for mercy. None was given, this is war after all, and if nature and her people are going to continue to stand in the way of progress and growth, well, no one can be held responsible for who gets hurt.

Some diehards continued to protest but most, who had not lost hope, were already raising money for lawyers to sue for the travesties that had been perpetrated during this corporate coup.

The vineyard frost protection ordinance probably sent a chill down the spine of every salmon and steelhead, since millions were killed off in last year’s skirmish, but without the all-mighty grape rape of the land how would new baby vineyards continue to be born?

One woman suggested we need to turn the wine back into water for a true Christmas miracle, but that was ignored by the stony-faced five who knew that true miracle workers are the money makers of modern Babylon.

Then after a break for lunch, the “Bored of Us” were fueled up and ready for the coup de tat; the approval of the Dutra Dynasty’s Dirty Deal. This had been a tough sell considering the Dutra ensemble were such bad actors having been given the hook all they way from Dade County, Florida to the Farrallon Islands right here in the Bay.

These guys had to sacrifice a month’s earnings of $735,000 in fines just for dumping a little more shit on those islands then the birds do, well maybe tons more, but come on, there’s a whole ocean to wash it clean.

And so life continues, or limps along, in the greenbelt of Scenic Sonoma, and as you continue fulfilling your compassionate consumer commitments to reviving the sick economy, may the smell of asphalt fill your lungs and may you remember to genuflect at every crucified grape plant as you drive down the crumbling roads of our great state.

For it is the Gods of Industry that we pray to, May their fortunes trickle down, their philanthropy be renowned! But if they just hadn’t robbed us and stolen all nature’s riches in the first place, would we be okay, just sowing and growing our own organic communities, with no one to represent us and no one to protect us?

Oh! That would be kind of communistic, what was I thinking.. self-rule, consensus, sharing the commons, communing with nature… Was I just using my own brain and applying the lost art of critical thinking, to try to cope with the 11th hour blues on planet earth?

Why I could be arrested for even thinking like this… Wait a minute I was arrested! Public comment is risky business these days!

Here are the contacts you need to help with the lawsuits:
Dutra: www.saveshollenberger.com
Roblar Quarry www.carrq.org

Magick is a local activist who stands up for this beautiful and resilient thing called LIFE! Another world is possible! Si se Puede! www.magicktarot.com

To get an overview of county issues and my still optimistic prospective as an activist please listen to my interview on KOWS by the insightful Arnold Levine https://tommysholidaycamp.com/mp3/Magick12-17-10.mp3

[mlps]

Kudos to you for speaking out. Kearns and Kelly and now Valerie Brown, I feel, are destroying our county because of greed. I was at one of the Roblar meetings and it was discussing and heart beaking to see these three supes working with John Barelli (spelling? he is the man who has the money and company to dig up the quarry) to get want they wanted. A friend of mine lives on the other side of where the quarry will be and he was kicked out of the meeting because he spoke to Barelli walking back to his seat. He only did so because Barelli called him a liar and my friend was standing up for himselg and his family. They are putting our lives ahead of money. I deeply appreciate you standing up for the people in our county. MLPS

[Magick]

Dear MLPS, You are very welcome! By the way, I asked John Barrelli at a Planning Comm. meeting if he thought there is a need for more gravel at this time and he said no, but there would be! That's not good enough.

I would be interested to be in contact with the person who was removed, could you facilitate that?
Did you see my last post? I am hoping to get a thread going about people sharing what they define as their activism. I think there is a stereotype around activism and I hope to broaden the scope of the word.
Activism means you are activated by an incident, story, or event that happened to you, your community or in the world that has awakened you and called you to respond.
In my interview https://tommysholidaycamp.com/mp3/Magick12-17-10.mp3 I give some examples of this and today on the radio I heard of a woman who was disturbed by a story about a sheriff who removed basketball equipment from jails and gave them to churches. To add insult to injury he made the prisoners transport and install the hoops.
He said jail isn't meant to be fun and games. One woman asked where is our compassion, where is our desire to rehabilitate?By the way, Canada has recently adopted a policy that requires all alternatives to punishment and incarceration to be explored first.
This is to establish restorative justice that helps the offenders and the society to heal.
What has or is moving you to act? Write a poem, talk to a neighbor, write a letter, walk for peace? The world needs your active participation to evolve our species into a compassionate, creative, problem-solving race that return a sense of the sacredness of life to the public arena. Yours in truth, Magick

Kudos to you for speaking out. Kearns and Kelly and now Valerie Brown, I feel, are destroying our county because of greed. I was at one of the Roblar meetings and it was discussing and heart beaking to see these three supes working with John Barelli (spelling? he is the man who has the money and company to dig up the quarry) to get want they wanted. A friend of mine lives on the other side of where the quarry will be and he was kicked out of the meeting because he spoke to Barelli walking back to his seat. He only did so because Barelli called him a liar and my friend was standing up for himselg and his family. They are putting our lives ahead of money. I deeply appreciate you standing up for the people in our county. MLPS

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[photolite]

I read this article and am reminded of nothing so much as the late, great Groucho Marx who once said, "Why a 4 year old child could appreciate this. Now go out and find me a 4 year old child!"

I have received here on Wacco, gratitude, as well as appreciation from hundreds of local folks and it is my hope this will catalyse you. I am very interested to hear about actions on your part that are in line with your authentic nature. Activism can take myriad forms, what's yours?
Yours in truth, Magick

[Magick]

I am holding out hope that we can have an inspiring and catalysing sharing of activist stories in this time that calls for involvement, a sense of humor, and mutual respect. Yours in truth, Magick

I read this article and am reminded of nothing so much as the late, great Groucho Marx who once said, "Why a 4 year old child could appreciate this. Now go out and find me a 4 year old child!"

[tommy]

Magick, You've been a voice for me, with the Sebastopol City Council, and County Supes. You often speak for environmental and health concerns that are being ignored or swept away by the forces of money. You make great theater, especially your arrest, for something so trivial, you must've gotten on the officer's nerves and he couldn't restrain himself. I'd expect you to get arrested for something more dicey like lying down in front of the bulldozers at Roblar Quarry.

Each of us confronts the forces of ego on a daily basis, fear of being authentic, of knowing and telling the truth. Our years of believing some story from childhood, and biases that affected us can keep us in a reaction mode that deadens the brilliance that each of us has. Money is so closely aligned with ego, just like the recent study showing the rich are less empathetic than the poor.

Long live the Revolution. May it shine brightly in our hearts and souls. I pray that some day it will even show up in our government.

[Magick]

Thanks, Tommy, wondering if you would also share a story about what you consider your activism in the world? Viva la Revolucion! Keeping the Faith, Magick

Magick, You've been a voice for me, with the Sebastopol City Council, and County Supes. You often speak for environmental and health concerns that are being ignored or swept away by the forces of money. You make great theater, especially your arrest, for something so trivial, you must've gotten on the officer's nerves and he couldn't restrain himself. I'd expect you to get arrested for something more dicey like lying down in front of the bulldozers at Roblar Quarry.

Each of us confronts the forces of ego on a daily basis, fear of being authentic, of knowing and telling the truth. Our years of believing some story from childhood, and biases that affected us can keep us in a reaction mode that deadens the brilliance that each of us has. Money is so closely aligned with ego, just like the recent study showing the rich are less empathetic than the poor.

Long live the Revolution. May it shine brightly in our hearts and souls. I pray that some day it will even show up in our government.

[Jojo333]

This type of stuff goes on everywhere in America and is just a mirror image of what has happened to our once democratic government that is now ruled by corporate special interests. The people who generally have the desire to serve on these boards rarely have the best interests of the people in mind. More times than not their desired status as a "Supervisor" is really about ego, control and personal benefit. Believe me, there are a lot of kickbacks behind the scenes both financial or in the form of "perks" that do lead to financial benefit so once again our communities, our health and our future is being compromised by corporate interests and their ties to both local, State and Federal governments.

Nothing can change for the people and the land until we address the travesty of justice that is known as "lobbying" in all it's forms. Our founding fathers would be appalled at what our current government at every level has become. Decisions that impact our life and health and those of our future generations should not be made by those who have an interest other than the common good.

Government by THE PEOPLE, FOR THE PEOPLE. Not for the economic interests of a few. What a concept.

There is much water to bail to keep this ship from sinking.