Berkeley Tree-Sitting Saga Continues

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I wonder if these same tree sitting idiots would ever lift a finger to stop the murder of uncounted babies in abortions every year or are they all prochoice?

Flu-Bird of CA 5:45PM September 26, 2009

I can't agree that they are mocking free speech. Free speech is just that. Also, I guess Mr. Michael must know them to call them marijuana fiends. Otherwise, you are engaging in a mockery of free speech called libel I believe. Getting arrested with a small amount of marijuana does not a fiend make... However, it is true that UCB planted the grove and the claims by Native Americans should be investigated (did the tribe protest/make a claim in the 1920s?).
Finally Mr. Michael's last comment is more violent than the throwing of excrement (which is gross but not deadly). But he has the freedom of speech to make libelous and violent remarks. So who's mocking free speech now?

Emily Montan of CA 5:29PM July 24, 2008

These protesters are soiling the legacy of Berkeley's free speech and protest movement. At a time when the U.S. is at war these unemployed, hippie-esque marijuana fiends have decided to protest the cutting down of Oak trees. They make up the facts as they go along, claiming the trees are "old growth" when in fact they were part of a University landscaping project in the 1920's. They've attacked the police, and have thrown excrement on them. None are students, yet they label themselves "student protestors." My guess is that none have held real jobs. If they refuse to come down I suggest chopping the trees down anyway.

David Michael of CA 1:03AM July 24, 2008