At a press conference following the hearing, John Viola, with the National Lawyers Guild in San Francisco argued that the complaints were defective since the protesters were exercising their free speech rights and not involved therefore in illegal conduct.
“Basically, we asked for a demur, claiming the charges were faulty, but it was denied. From here on out, we are each individually being represented by public defenders, and are going to continue to fight the charges. We have not made a plea yet, but our next court appearance is August 29th at 10:00am.”
The charges stemming from the May 1 rally, violation of Code 409 failure to disperse will now go forward against the students who engaged in civil disobedience at the rally.
Said Ms. Davalos:
“We feel that the DA is trying to set precedent against protesters, as there has been no such procedure in the area yet. We are all willing to see this through to the end, whatever that may be, so that we can set precedent in our favor.”
The District Attorney’s office, represented by Deputy District Attorney Rob Gorman claims that the protesters maintain the right to free speech and freedom of assembly, but that where such exercise occurs it is restricted. Protesting in the middle of the street and blocking an intersection, in his opinion, is against the law. If they were to have done it on campus or in any other public place, it would have been fine, he said.
Steven Ordiano, a UCD alumnus and former Sodexho worker on campus, was one of the protesters arrested May 1.
He told me:
“I am not a lawyer and nor do I fully understand the way the legal system works in these situations. All I know is that we are being met with much opposition from the courts.”
Furthermore he wanted the emphasis to remain on the issue at hand–“UC employment for all workers working at UC Davis.”
“As of today, we have not heard from either Lois Wolk or anyone from the UC administration to discuss UC employment. We will continue to hold them accountable for their blatant disregard for the workers of our community.”
Along the same lines, Katie Davalos said:
“It’s important to remember that we’re doing all of this for the workers, and we are hoping to make change for the betterment of our community. We are willing to do what it takes to see that change occur, and the court’s reluctance to understand our motives is further proof that such change is necessary. We are all hopeful that the charges will either be dropped soon, or that we will be found not guilty so that we can return to the workers with good news.”
Commentary:
The Davis Enterprise in their coverage of this last week emphasized university claims that it would cost an additional $3.2 million for the university to add the Sodexho Food workers as full university employees. That would cost students–the university claims around $600 additional dollars per year.
On the other hand, the organizers would point to the low wages and costly and poor health benefits that Food Service Workers earn under their Sodexho Contract. Becoming full time university employees would mean wages up to $12 per hour and better health care benefits. Currently workers who make only about $1200 per month at most are having to pay up to $400 per month for their health insurance.
The question at this point for me is quite simple–this is an act of civil disobedience. This is a simple failure to disperse. Why is the District Attorney’s office wasting taxpayer money, court time, and resources on such a small scale incident?
Some will suggest that a few weeks ago I suggested that the law is the law and it must be adhered to. I do not disagree at all. The law is also flexible in terms of what remedies should be taken in order to rectify a situation. In situations where there is no threat to public safety, I would argue that the District Attorney’s office has higher priorities than to pursue failure to disperse charges. I would also suggest that if it deems further punishment beyond arrest and dispersement as a necessity, it considers community service as an option.
That said, I really do not see the compelling public need. The students who were arrested engaged in a peaceful sit down. Yes it disrupted traffic. Yes it disrupted the bus service. But at the end of the day, it was well organized and steps were taken to avoid confrontation between the police and the protesters. I do not see what interest is served by expending further resources in an effort to gain some sort of conviction here.
As we shall see later this week, the District Attorney’s office seems to have rather strange priorities. They come down hard some things and then they allow more dangerous individuals to walk.
—Doug Paul Davis reporting
If your gonna do the crime, you got to be willing to do the time.
If your gonna do the crime, you got to be willing to do the time.
If your gonna do the crime, you got to be willing to do the time.
If your gonna do the crime, you got to be willing to do the time.
That is correct. The question I raised is what the appropriate time is for failure to disperse.
That is correct. The question I raised is what the appropriate time is for failure to disperse.
That is correct. The question I raised is what the appropriate time is for failure to disperse.
That is correct. The question I raised is what the appropriate time is for failure to disperse.
And also from the standpoint of this community–what is the appropriate utilization of resources by the District Attorney’s office.
And also from the standpoint of this community–what is the appropriate utilization of resources by the District Attorney’s office.
And also from the standpoint of this community–what is the appropriate utilization of resources by the District Attorney’s office.
And also from the standpoint of this community–what is the appropriate utilization of resources by the District Attorney’s office.
This highly political theater by the Yolo DA and Yolo Courts will play itself out in a predictable fashion with a minimal slap on the wrist for the defendants. Reisig’s election victory in Yolo but defeat in the city of Davis suggests that he does have his finger on the political pulse of Yolo county but is out of sync with Davis.. another example of why Davis needs to defend our city’s perogatives(like the pass-through agreement) with constant vigil so we do not become an impotent minority voice in the sea of Yolo voters.
This highly political theater by the Yolo DA and Yolo Courts will play itself out in a predictable fashion with a minimal slap on the wrist for the defendants. Reisig’s election victory in Yolo but defeat in the city of Davis suggests that he does have his finger on the political pulse of Yolo county but is out of sync with Davis.. another example of why Davis needs to defend our city’s perogatives(like the pass-through agreement) with constant vigil so we do not become an impotent minority voice in the sea of Yolo voters.
This highly political theater by the Yolo DA and Yolo Courts will play itself out in a predictable fashion with a minimal slap on the wrist for the defendants. Reisig’s election victory in Yolo but defeat in the city of Davis suggests that he does have his finger on the political pulse of Yolo county but is out of sync with Davis.. another example of why Davis needs to defend our city’s perogatives(like the pass-through agreement) with constant vigil so we do not become an impotent minority voice in the sea of Yolo voters.
This highly political theater by the Yolo DA and Yolo Courts will play itself out in a predictable fashion with a minimal slap on the wrist for the defendants. Reisig’s election victory in Yolo but defeat in the city of Davis suggests that he does have his finger on the political pulse of Yolo county but is out of sync with Davis.. another example of why Davis needs to defend our city’s perogatives(like the pass-through agreement) with constant vigil so we do not become an impotent minority voice in the sea of Yolo voters.
This DA’s office prosecutes everything that crosses their desks. We already know this as a fact, so this prosecution shouldn’t be a surprise.
On the bright side, as the case winds its way through the system, it will be covered again and again and give these workers more opportunities to get their views heard. I’d say that the protest is working in terms of bringing attention to their situation. The more that the “establishment” reacts, the more the “establishment” looks bad. Right on, brothers and sisters!
This DA’s office prosecutes everything that crosses their desks. We already know this as a fact, so this prosecution shouldn’t be a surprise.
On the bright side, as the case winds its way through the system, it will be covered again and again and give these workers more opportunities to get their views heard. I’d say that the protest is working in terms of bringing attention to their situation. The more that the “establishment” reacts, the more the “establishment” looks bad. Right on, brothers and sisters!
This DA’s office prosecutes everything that crosses their desks. We already know this as a fact, so this prosecution shouldn’t be a surprise.
On the bright side, as the case winds its way through the system, it will be covered again and again and give these workers more opportunities to get their views heard. I’d say that the protest is working in terms of bringing attention to their situation. The more that the “establishment” reacts, the more the “establishment” looks bad. Right on, brothers and sisters!
This DA’s office prosecutes everything that crosses their desks. We already know this as a fact, so this prosecution shouldn’t be a surprise.
On the bright side, as the case winds its way through the system, it will be covered again and again and give these workers more opportunities to get their views heard. I’d say that the protest is working in terms of bringing attention to their situation. The more that the “establishment” reacts, the more the “establishment” looks bad. Right on, brothers and sisters!
As someone who suffered the misfortune of being stuck in traffic on Russell Blvd that day (and missing a lunch appointment), I’d have to agree with the first comment – that there are “real life” consequences for one’s actions. This protest could have been staged anywhere in Davis – campus, Central Park, along the streets – but in the middle of a major intersection!?! They should receive the same penalties afforded to everyone else convicted of this crime, no more, no less.
As someone who suffered the misfortune of being stuck in traffic on Russell Blvd that day (and missing a lunch appointment), I’d have to agree with the first comment – that there are “real life” consequences for one’s actions. This protest could have been staged anywhere in Davis – campus, Central Park, along the streets – but in the middle of a major intersection!?! They should receive the same penalties afforded to everyone else convicted of this crime, no more, no less.
As someone who suffered the misfortune of being stuck in traffic on Russell Blvd that day (and missing a lunch appointment), I’d have to agree with the first comment – that there are “real life” consequences for one’s actions. This protest could have been staged anywhere in Davis – campus, Central Park, along the streets – but in the middle of a major intersection!?! They should receive the same penalties afforded to everyone else convicted of this crime, no more, no less.
As someone who suffered the misfortune of being stuck in traffic on Russell Blvd that day (and missing a lunch appointment), I’d have to agree with the first comment – that there are “real life” consequences for one’s actions. This protest could have been staged anywhere in Davis – campus, Central Park, along the streets – but in the middle of a major intersection!?! They should receive the same penalties afforded to everyone else convicted of this crime, no more, no less.
“They should receive the same penalties afforded to everyone else convicted of this crime, no more, no less.”
That’s an interesting statement, so shouldn’t you be asking what the usual penalty is for failure to disperse?
“They should receive the same penalties afforded to everyone else convicted of this crime, no more, no less.”
That’s an interesting statement, so shouldn’t you be asking what the usual penalty is for failure to disperse?
“They should receive the same penalties afforded to everyone else convicted of this crime, no more, no less.”
That’s an interesting statement, so shouldn’t you be asking what the usual penalty is for failure to disperse?
“They should receive the same penalties afforded to everyone else convicted of this crime, no more, no less.”
That’s an interesting statement, so shouldn’t you be asking what the usual penalty is for failure to disperse?
For the record, these things are rarely, if ever, taken to trial, as was noted in the Daily Democrat article.
Also noteworthy that Christopher Cabaldon, a regular interest of the Davis Vanguard community, was there.
“West Sacramento Mayor Christopher Cabaldon was in attendance to support the defendants.
“They should be having this conversation with the Chancellor of the university and not with the Judge and bailiff,” Cabaldon said. “It’s very unusual for these types of cases to be pursued as criminal cases,” he added.
Deputy District Attorney Rob Gorman who is prosecuting the case agreed, saying he had seen only one other unlawful assembly case cross his desk during his 11 years of service.”
For the record, these things are rarely, if ever, taken to trial, as was noted in the Daily Democrat article.
Also noteworthy that Christopher Cabaldon, a regular interest of the Davis Vanguard community, was there.
“West Sacramento Mayor Christopher Cabaldon was in attendance to support the defendants.
“They should be having this conversation with the Chancellor of the university and not with the Judge and bailiff,” Cabaldon said. “It’s very unusual for these types of cases to be pursued as criminal cases,” he added.
Deputy District Attorney Rob Gorman who is prosecuting the case agreed, saying he had seen only one other unlawful assembly case cross his desk during his 11 years of service.”
For the record, these things are rarely, if ever, taken to trial, as was noted in the Daily Democrat article.
Also noteworthy that Christopher Cabaldon, a regular interest of the Davis Vanguard community, was there.
“West Sacramento Mayor Christopher Cabaldon was in attendance to support the defendants.
“They should be having this conversation with the Chancellor of the university and not with the Judge and bailiff,” Cabaldon said. “It’s very unusual for these types of cases to be pursued as criminal cases,” he added.
Deputy District Attorney Rob Gorman who is prosecuting the case agreed, saying he had seen only one other unlawful assembly case cross his desk during his 11 years of service.”
For the record, these things are rarely, if ever, taken to trial, as was noted in the Daily Democrat article.
Also noteworthy that Christopher Cabaldon, a regular interest of the Davis Vanguard community, was there.
“West Sacramento Mayor Christopher Cabaldon was in attendance to support the defendants.
“They should be having this conversation with the Chancellor of the university and not with the Judge and bailiff,” Cabaldon said. “It’s very unusual for these types of cases to be pursued as criminal cases,” he added.
Deputy District Attorney Rob Gorman who is prosecuting the case agreed, saying he had seen only one other unlawful assembly case cross his desk during his 11 years of service.”
Cabaldon was where? Has he written letters, met with the Chancellor, come out openly in support of the students? It’s all a political move on his part…
Cabaldon was where? Has he written letters, met with the Chancellor, come out openly in support of the students? It’s all a political move on his part…
Cabaldon was where? Has he written letters, met with the Chancellor, come out openly in support of the students? It’s all a political move on his part…
Cabaldon was where? Has he written letters, met with the Chancellor, come out openly in support of the students? It’s all a political move on his part…
To the person stuck in traffic:
If the protest was held in Central Park or on the Davis campus, would you have even noticed?
To the person stuck in traffic:
If the protest was held in Central Park or on the Davis campus, would you have even noticed?
To the person stuck in traffic:
If the protest was held in Central Park or on the Davis campus, would you have even noticed?
To the person stuck in traffic:
If the protest was held in Central Park or on the Davis campus, would you have even noticed?
Yes people did notice. But, it also turned off people from listening to the message.
They stopped listening to the injustices and only heard the clock ticking towards their missed midterms, classes, work, appointments….
A prolonged sit-in or take over of Mrak should have been planned form the outset.
You want your act of civil disobdience to be directed towards that which you are trying to change.
I also do not understand the controversy here. I mean, the protesters knew they were going to be arrested. The arrests helped their visibility. They broke a law that is not unjust and the time they were given to disperse was plenty, but that is moot since they wanted to be arrested.
Again, I support the cause, my criticism is that the tactic was bad. Gandhi did not shut down an airport to protest the salt laws.
Yes people did notice. But, it also turned off people from listening to the message.
They stopped listening to the injustices and only heard the clock ticking towards their missed midterms, classes, work, appointments….
A prolonged sit-in or take over of Mrak should have been planned form the outset.
You want your act of civil disobdience to be directed towards that which you are trying to change.
I also do not understand the controversy here. I mean, the protesters knew they were going to be arrested. The arrests helped their visibility. They broke a law that is not unjust and the time they were given to disperse was plenty, but that is moot since they wanted to be arrested.
Again, I support the cause, my criticism is that the tactic was bad. Gandhi did not shut down an airport to protest the salt laws.
Yes people did notice. But, it also turned off people from listening to the message.
They stopped listening to the injustices and only heard the clock ticking towards their missed midterms, classes, work, appointments….
A prolonged sit-in or take over of Mrak should have been planned form the outset.
You want your act of civil disobdience to be directed towards that which you are trying to change.
I also do not understand the controversy here. I mean, the protesters knew they were going to be arrested. The arrests helped their visibility. They broke a law that is not unjust and the time they were given to disperse was plenty, but that is moot since they wanted to be arrested.
Again, I support the cause, my criticism is that the tactic was bad. Gandhi did not shut down an airport to protest the salt laws.
Yes people did notice. But, it also turned off people from listening to the message.
They stopped listening to the injustices and only heard the clock ticking towards their missed midterms, classes, work, appointments….
A prolonged sit-in or take over of Mrak should have been planned form the outset.
You want your act of civil disobdience to be directed towards that which you are trying to change.
I also do not understand the controversy here. I mean, the protesters knew they were going to be arrested. The arrests helped their visibility. They broke a law that is not unjust and the time they were given to disperse was plenty, but that is moot since they wanted to be arrested.
Again, I support the cause, my criticism is that the tactic was bad. Gandhi did not shut down an airport to protest the salt laws.
As someone who suffered the misfortune of being stuck in traffic on Russell Blvd that day (and missing a lunch appointment), I’d have to agree with the first comment – that there are “real life” consequences for one’s actions.
Do we have another Mrak Hall administration sycophant here?
After all, no one would have been stuck in traffic at all that day if Vanderhoef and the UCD administration had stopped playing games and dealt with the Sodexho problem.
But, of course, that’s nowhere in this “anonymous” post, which is a good reason to be suspicious as to its source, because after all, the emphasis upon minor incoveniences associated with protests, such as being stuck in traffic, by people seeking redress is a classic management theme.
Typical, and a strange kind of relativism. Being struck in traffic is somehow equivalent or worse than having no health insurance and getting paid embarassing low wages.
It is about as credible as the contrived Mrak Hall sympathy for those employees who suffered panic attacks after finding themselves at the center of a real protest.
–Richard Estes
As someone who suffered the misfortune of being stuck in traffic on Russell Blvd that day (and missing a lunch appointment), I’d have to agree with the first comment – that there are “real life” consequences for one’s actions.
Do we have another Mrak Hall administration sycophant here?
After all, no one would have been stuck in traffic at all that day if Vanderhoef and the UCD administration had stopped playing games and dealt with the Sodexho problem.
But, of course, that’s nowhere in this “anonymous” post, which is a good reason to be suspicious as to its source, because after all, the emphasis upon minor incoveniences associated with protests, such as being stuck in traffic, by people seeking redress is a classic management theme.
Typical, and a strange kind of relativism. Being struck in traffic is somehow equivalent or worse than having no health insurance and getting paid embarassing low wages.
It is about as credible as the contrived Mrak Hall sympathy for those employees who suffered panic attacks after finding themselves at the center of a real protest.
–Richard Estes
As someone who suffered the misfortune of being stuck in traffic on Russell Blvd that day (and missing a lunch appointment), I’d have to agree with the first comment – that there are “real life” consequences for one’s actions.
Do we have another Mrak Hall administration sycophant here?
After all, no one would have been stuck in traffic at all that day if Vanderhoef and the UCD administration had stopped playing games and dealt with the Sodexho problem.
But, of course, that’s nowhere in this “anonymous” post, which is a good reason to be suspicious as to its source, because after all, the emphasis upon minor incoveniences associated with protests, such as being stuck in traffic, by people seeking redress is a classic management theme.
Typical, and a strange kind of relativism. Being struck in traffic is somehow equivalent or worse than having no health insurance and getting paid embarassing low wages.
It is about as credible as the contrived Mrak Hall sympathy for those employees who suffered panic attacks after finding themselves at the center of a real protest.
–Richard Estes
As someone who suffered the misfortune of being stuck in traffic on Russell Blvd that day (and missing a lunch appointment), I’d have to agree with the first comment – that there are “real life” consequences for one’s actions.
Do we have another Mrak Hall administration sycophant here?
After all, no one would have been stuck in traffic at all that day if Vanderhoef and the UCD administration had stopped playing games and dealt with the Sodexho problem.
But, of course, that’s nowhere in this “anonymous” post, which is a good reason to be suspicious as to its source, because after all, the emphasis upon minor incoveniences associated with protests, such as being stuck in traffic, by people seeking redress is a classic management theme.
Typical, and a strange kind of relativism. Being struck in traffic is somehow equivalent or worse than having no health insurance and getting paid embarassing low wages.
It is about as credible as the contrived Mrak Hall sympathy for those employees who suffered panic attacks after finding themselves at the center of a real protest.
–Richard Estes
$100 – $250 fine would be typical, according to a quick Google search.
$100 – $250 fine would be typical, according to a quick Google search.
$100 – $250 fine would be typical, according to a quick Google search.
$100 – $250 fine would be typical, according to a quick Google search.
“…having no health insurance and getting paid embarassing low wages.”
I think it’s been established that the wages they would get at UCD are about 10 – 15% higher at most. They have health insurance, it is just expensive compared to UCD employees. The exact cost range of Sodexho health insurance has never been stated on this blog. I’m guessing it is probably comparable to health insurance for other employees in the private sector. UCD’s health coverage is very enviable.
“…having no health insurance and getting paid embarassing low wages.”
I think it’s been established that the wages they would get at UCD are about 10 – 15% higher at most. They have health insurance, it is just expensive compared to UCD employees. The exact cost range of Sodexho health insurance has never been stated on this blog. I’m guessing it is probably comparable to health insurance for other employees in the private sector. UCD’s health coverage is very enviable.
“…having no health insurance and getting paid embarassing low wages.”
I think it’s been established that the wages they would get at UCD are about 10 – 15% higher at most. They have health insurance, it is just expensive compared to UCD employees. The exact cost range of Sodexho health insurance has never been stated on this blog. I’m guessing it is probably comparable to health insurance for other employees in the private sector. UCD’s health coverage is very enviable.
“…having no health insurance and getting paid embarassing low wages.”
I think it’s been established that the wages they would get at UCD are about 10 – 15% higher at most. They have health insurance, it is just expensive compared to UCD employees. The exact cost range of Sodexho health insurance has never been stated on this blog. I’m guessing it is probably comparable to health insurance for other employees in the private sector. UCD’s health coverage is very enviable.
“Reisig’s election victory in Yolo but defeat in the city of Davis suggests that he does have his finger on the political pulse of Yolo county but is out of sync with Davis..”
Dude – the entire world is out of sync with Davis.
“Reisig’s election victory in Yolo but defeat in the city of Davis suggests that he does have his finger on the political pulse of Yolo county but is out of sync with Davis..”
Dude – the entire world is out of sync with Davis.
“Reisig’s election victory in Yolo but defeat in the city of Davis suggests that he does have his finger on the political pulse of Yolo county but is out of sync with Davis..”
Dude – the entire world is out of sync with Davis.
“Reisig’s election victory in Yolo but defeat in the city of Davis suggests that he does have his finger on the political pulse of Yolo county but is out of sync with Davis..”
Dude – the entire world is out of sync with Davis.
Wolk has met with the workers representatives, and Yamada has been seen at several of their protests, I’m pretty sure including on @ the Chancellors dwelling. Just an FYI.
Wolk has met with the workers representatives, and Yamada has been seen at several of their protests, I’m pretty sure including on @ the Chancellors dwelling. Just an FYI.
Wolk has met with the workers representatives, and Yamada has been seen at several of their protests, I’m pretty sure including on @ the Chancellors dwelling. Just an FYI.
Wolk has met with the workers representatives, and Yamada has been seen at several of their protests, I’m pretty sure including on @ the Chancellors dwelling. Just an FYI.
They have health insurance, it is just expensive compared to UCD employees.
From what has been posted here in the past, realistically, a lot of the Sodexho workers have no health insurance at all, because the cost, as a percentage of their wages, is too high, after all, they have to pay for food, shelther and clothing, like everyone else.
It brings to mind the tale for, what is it? Hugo’s novel, Les Miserables, where sleeping under bridges was criminalized.
Of course, only the poor did so, but the law was described as unbiased.
Here, only middle and upper middle income people can, in most instances, access the health coverage with the payment required, but the benefit is described as available to all.
–Richard Estes
They have health insurance, it is just expensive compared to UCD employees.
From what has been posted here in the past, realistically, a lot of the Sodexho workers have no health insurance at all, because the cost, as a percentage of their wages, is too high, after all, they have to pay for food, shelther and clothing, like everyone else.
It brings to mind the tale for, what is it? Hugo’s novel, Les Miserables, where sleeping under bridges was criminalized.
Of course, only the poor did so, but the law was described as unbiased.
Here, only middle and upper middle income people can, in most instances, access the health coverage with the payment required, but the benefit is described as available to all.
–Richard Estes
They have health insurance, it is just expensive compared to UCD employees.
From what has been posted here in the past, realistically, a lot of the Sodexho workers have no health insurance at all, because the cost, as a percentage of their wages, is too high, after all, they have to pay for food, shelther and clothing, like everyone else.
It brings to mind the tale for, what is it? Hugo’s novel, Les Miserables, where sleeping under bridges was criminalized.
Of course, only the poor did so, but the law was described as unbiased.
Here, only middle and upper middle income people can, in most instances, access the health coverage with the payment required, but the benefit is described as available to all.
–Richard Estes
They have health insurance, it is just expensive compared to UCD employees.
From what has been posted here in the past, realistically, a lot of the Sodexho workers have no health insurance at all, because the cost, as a percentage of their wages, is too high, after all, they have to pay for food, shelther and clothing, like everyone else.
It brings to mind the tale for, what is it? Hugo’s novel, Les Miserables, where sleeping under bridges was criminalized.
Of course, only the poor did so, but the law was described as unbiased.
Here, only middle and upper middle income people can, in most instances, access the health coverage with the payment required, but the benefit is described as available to all.
–Richard Estes
A civil society requires civility and rule of law so that all of the freedoms and rights that Americans enjoy can be maintained. There are many places and ways a group like this can protest in a legal, visible way. Just follow the well described and known rules. They chose not to do that, and I believe the DA is doing the right thing here. It may seem minor in its context, but it sends the message about how groups like this should protest etc. In the end,groups gathering in the middle of the street, blocking traffic at a busy traffic time is a pretty significant public safety issue. I can’t imagine the criticism that DPD would heap on the Davis police department and law enforcement if someone who was illegally protesting in the street were injured by passing automobile.
A civil society requires civility and rule of law so that all of the freedoms and rights that Americans enjoy can be maintained. There are many places and ways a group like this can protest in a legal, visible way. Just follow the well described and known rules. They chose not to do that, and I believe the DA is doing the right thing here. It may seem minor in its context, but it sends the message about how groups like this should protest etc. In the end,groups gathering in the middle of the street, blocking traffic at a busy traffic time is a pretty significant public safety issue. I can’t imagine the criticism that DPD would heap on the Davis police department and law enforcement if someone who was illegally protesting in the street were injured by passing automobile.
A civil society requires civility and rule of law so that all of the freedoms and rights that Americans enjoy can be maintained. There are many places and ways a group like this can protest in a legal, visible way. Just follow the well described and known rules. They chose not to do that, and I believe the DA is doing the right thing here. It may seem minor in its context, but it sends the message about how groups like this should protest etc. In the end,groups gathering in the middle of the street, blocking traffic at a busy traffic time is a pretty significant public safety issue. I can’t imagine the criticism that DPD would heap on the Davis police department and law enforcement if someone who was illegally protesting in the street were injured by passing automobile.
A civil society requires civility and rule of law so that all of the freedoms and rights that Americans enjoy can be maintained. There are many places and ways a group like this can protest in a legal, visible way. Just follow the well described and known rules. They chose not to do that, and I believe the DA is doing the right thing here. It may seem minor in its context, but it sends the message about how groups like this should protest etc. In the end,groups gathering in the middle of the street, blocking traffic at a busy traffic time is a pretty significant public safety issue. I can’t imagine the criticism that DPD would heap on the Davis police department and law enforcement if someone who was illegally protesting in the street were injured by passing automobile.
A civil society requires civility and rule of law so that all of the freedoms and rights that Americans enjoy can be maintained. There are many places and ways a group like this can protest in a legal, visible way. Just follow the well described and known rules. They chose not to do that, and I believe the DA is doing the right thing here. It may seem minor in its context, but it sends the message about how groups like this should protest etc. In the end,groups gathering in the middle of the street, blocking traffic at a busy traffic time is a pretty significant public safety issue. I can’t imagine the criticism that DPD would heap on the Davis police department and law enforcement if someone who was illegally protesting in the street were injured by passing automobile
Perhaps, I should ignore this remark as being a classic instance of the other side purporting to offer helpful advice to ensure that you don’t succeed. After all, we have yet another “anonymous” poster who refuses to express support for the Sodexho organizing effort itself.
But, I can’t resist observing that, if people had followed this advice in the past, over the course of American history, we’d still have slavery, women wouldn’t have the right to vote, major sectors of the US economy would have never been unionized, there would be no civil rights or voting rights laws, and gays and lesbians would still have to remain closeted at the risk of losing their housing and employment.
In other words, the norms of civil society almost always reinforce the establishment views of the era. And the people who invoke these norms frequently do so to resist voices for change.
–Richard Estes
A civil society requires civility and rule of law so that all of the freedoms and rights that Americans enjoy can be maintained. There are many places and ways a group like this can protest in a legal, visible way. Just follow the well described and known rules. They chose not to do that, and I believe the DA is doing the right thing here. It may seem minor in its context, but it sends the message about how groups like this should protest etc. In the end,groups gathering in the middle of the street, blocking traffic at a busy traffic time is a pretty significant public safety issue. I can’t imagine the criticism that DPD would heap on the Davis police department and law enforcement if someone who was illegally protesting in the street were injured by passing automobile
Perhaps, I should ignore this remark as being a classic instance of the other side purporting to offer helpful advice to ensure that you don’t succeed. After all, we have yet another “anonymous” poster who refuses to express support for the Sodexho organizing effort itself.
But, I can’t resist observing that, if people had followed this advice in the past, over the course of American history, we’d still have slavery, women wouldn’t have the right to vote, major sectors of the US economy would have never been unionized, there would be no civil rights or voting rights laws, and gays and lesbians would still have to remain closeted at the risk of losing their housing and employment.
In other words, the norms of civil society almost always reinforce the establishment views of the era. And the people who invoke these norms frequently do so to resist voices for change.
–Richard Estes
A civil society requires civility and rule of law so that all of the freedoms and rights that Americans enjoy can be maintained. There are many places and ways a group like this can protest in a legal, visible way. Just follow the well described and known rules. They chose not to do that, and I believe the DA is doing the right thing here. It may seem minor in its context, but it sends the message about how groups like this should protest etc. In the end,groups gathering in the middle of the street, blocking traffic at a busy traffic time is a pretty significant public safety issue. I can’t imagine the criticism that DPD would heap on the Davis police department and law enforcement if someone who was illegally protesting in the street were injured by passing automobile
Perhaps, I should ignore this remark as being a classic instance of the other side purporting to offer helpful advice to ensure that you don’t succeed. After all, we have yet another “anonymous” poster who refuses to express support for the Sodexho organizing effort itself.
But, I can’t resist observing that, if people had followed this advice in the past, over the course of American history, we’d still have slavery, women wouldn’t have the right to vote, major sectors of the US economy would have never been unionized, there would be no civil rights or voting rights laws, and gays and lesbians would still have to remain closeted at the risk of losing their housing and employment.
In other words, the norms of civil society almost always reinforce the establishment views of the era. And the people who invoke these norms frequently do so to resist voices for change.
–Richard Estes
A civil society requires civility and rule of law so that all of the freedoms and rights that Americans enjoy can be maintained. There are many places and ways a group like this can protest in a legal, visible way. Just follow the well described and known rules. They chose not to do that, and I believe the DA is doing the right thing here. It may seem minor in its context, but it sends the message about how groups like this should protest etc. In the end,groups gathering in the middle of the street, blocking traffic at a busy traffic time is a pretty significant public safety issue. I can’t imagine the criticism that DPD would heap on the Davis police department and law enforcement if someone who was illegally protesting in the street were injured by passing automobile
Perhaps, I should ignore this remark as being a classic instance of the other side purporting to offer helpful advice to ensure that you don’t succeed. After all, we have yet another “anonymous” poster who refuses to express support for the Sodexho organizing effort itself.
But, I can’t resist observing that, if people had followed this advice in the past, over the course of American history, we’d still have slavery, women wouldn’t have the right to vote, major sectors of the US economy would have never been unionized, there would be no civil rights or voting rights laws, and gays and lesbians would still have to remain closeted at the risk of losing their housing and employment.
In other words, the norms of civil society almost always reinforce the establishment views of the era. And the people who invoke these norms frequently do so to resist voices for change.
–Richard Estes
Davis Police handled the protest just fine. It stops there, since Reisig’s office has to waste taxpayer $$$ on this to help his ego.
I predict he will be a one term DA. This guy is a joke and has made a joke of the DA’s office…even more than Henderson did with his DUI.
Davis Police handled the protest just fine. It stops there, since Reisig’s office has to waste taxpayer $$$ on this to help his ego.
I predict he will be a one term DA. This guy is a joke and has made a joke of the DA’s office…even more than Henderson did with his DUI.
Davis Police handled the protest just fine. It stops there, since Reisig’s office has to waste taxpayer $$$ on this to help his ego.
I predict he will be a one term DA. This guy is a joke and has made a joke of the DA’s office…even more than Henderson did with his DUI.
Davis Police handled the protest just fine. It stops there, since Reisig’s office has to waste taxpayer $$$ on this to help his ego.
I predict he will be a one term DA. This guy is a joke and has made a joke of the DA’s office…even more than Henderson did with his DUI.
“I can’t imagine the criticism that DPD would heap on the Davis police department and law enforcement if someone who was illegally protesting in the street were injured by passing automobile.”
I gotta call you on this one. One of the things that the protesters did correctly was inform the police of everything that they were going to do. When I saw Landy Black, the chief out there at Arco AM/PM, he told me that they had told them exactly what they were doing including sitting in the street. The police knew this advance and had it blocked off. They knew once they sat in the street that they would be arrested. The police handled it right, arresting only those who wished to be arrested and the protest went down without a hitch.
So your comment is absolutely wrong BECAUSE they didn’t leave it to chance and kept the officers informed. This is no reason that this should be treated any differently from any other protest.
“I can’t imagine the criticism that DPD would heap on the Davis police department and law enforcement if someone who was illegally protesting in the street were injured by passing automobile.”
I gotta call you on this one. One of the things that the protesters did correctly was inform the police of everything that they were going to do. When I saw Landy Black, the chief out there at Arco AM/PM, he told me that they had told them exactly what they were doing including sitting in the street. The police knew this advance and had it blocked off. They knew once they sat in the street that they would be arrested. The police handled it right, arresting only those who wished to be arrested and the protest went down without a hitch.
So your comment is absolutely wrong BECAUSE they didn’t leave it to chance and kept the officers informed. This is no reason that this should be treated any differently from any other protest.
“I can’t imagine the criticism that DPD would heap on the Davis police department and law enforcement if someone who was illegally protesting in the street were injured by passing automobile.”
I gotta call you on this one. One of the things that the protesters did correctly was inform the police of everything that they were going to do. When I saw Landy Black, the chief out there at Arco AM/PM, he told me that they had told them exactly what they were doing including sitting in the street. The police knew this advance and had it blocked off. They knew once they sat in the street that they would be arrested. The police handled it right, arresting only those who wished to be arrested and the protest went down without a hitch.
So your comment is absolutely wrong BECAUSE they didn’t leave it to chance and kept the officers informed. This is no reason that this should be treated any differently from any other protest.
“I can’t imagine the criticism that DPD would heap on the Davis police department and law enforcement if someone who was illegally protesting in the street were injured by passing automobile.”
I gotta call you on this one. One of the things that the protesters did correctly was inform the police of everything that they were going to do. When I saw Landy Black, the chief out there at Arco AM/PM, he told me that they had told them exactly what they were doing including sitting in the street. The police knew this advance and had it blocked off. They knew once they sat in the street that they would be arrested. The police handled it right, arresting only those who wished to be arrested and the protest went down without a hitch.
So your comment is absolutely wrong BECAUSE they didn’t leave it to chance and kept the officers informed. This is no reason that this should be treated any differently from any other protest.
Waiting…waiting for the world to change.
My God! So what if people were tied up in traffic for a bit!
These must be comments from people under 40 who don’t remember how change was accomplished for an entire generation. Our young people have turned into our parents in terms of ideology. What have we done!
Waiting…waiting for the world to change.
My God! So what if people were tied up in traffic for a bit!
These must be comments from people under 40 who don’t remember how change was accomplished for an entire generation. Our young people have turned into our parents in terms of ideology. What have we done!
Waiting…waiting for the world to change.
My God! So what if people were tied up in traffic for a bit!
These must be comments from people under 40 who don’t remember how change was accomplished for an entire generation. Our young people have turned into our parents in terms of ideology. What have we done!
Waiting…waiting for the world to change.
My God! So what if people were tied up in traffic for a bit!
These must be comments from people under 40 who don’t remember how change was accomplished for an entire generation. Our young people have turned into our parents in terms of ideology. What have we done!
Seems like making it an infraction and fining the protesters a few dollars would be the best thing for all involved especially the taxpayers. If the protesters were to act in the traditional meaning of the term civil disobedience they would cop a plea. If the courts and the DA want to try to use harsh treatment as a deturrent they are rather foolishly overreaching. This entire episode is small potatoes compared to other protests the UC system has dealt with over the years. Further some of these student workers will be the leaders of tomarrow just as Susan Kennady the Governor’s Chief of Staff was once arrested doing civil disobedience at Livermore Labs. This is so petty and such a waste of time its ridiculous.
In another note I had the opportunity to recently drive by Sodexo headquarters outside of the District of Columbia. They had the biggest building around. It looked like it was maybe 30-40 stories. It was as big as a Las Vegas Strip hotel. Reminded me of the Rio Hotel actually. So it really shows what these workers are up against and it should not surprise anyone that Sodexo and UC would have the ability to play “who let the dogs out.”
Woof woof Reisig
Seems like making it an infraction and fining the protesters a few dollars would be the best thing for all involved especially the taxpayers. If the protesters were to act in the traditional meaning of the term civil disobedience they would cop a plea. If the courts and the DA want to try to use harsh treatment as a deturrent they are rather foolishly overreaching. This entire episode is small potatoes compared to other protests the UC system has dealt with over the years. Further some of these student workers will be the leaders of tomarrow just as Susan Kennady the Governor’s Chief of Staff was once arrested doing civil disobedience at Livermore Labs. This is so petty and such a waste of time its ridiculous.
In another note I had the opportunity to recently drive by Sodexo headquarters outside of the District of Columbia. They had the biggest building around. It looked like it was maybe 30-40 stories. It was as big as a Las Vegas Strip hotel. Reminded me of the Rio Hotel actually. So it really shows what these workers are up against and it should not surprise anyone that Sodexo and UC would have the ability to play “who let the dogs out.”
Woof woof Reisig
Seems like making it an infraction and fining the protesters a few dollars would be the best thing for all involved especially the taxpayers. If the protesters were to act in the traditional meaning of the term civil disobedience they would cop a plea. If the courts and the DA want to try to use harsh treatment as a deturrent they are rather foolishly overreaching. This entire episode is small potatoes compared to other protests the UC system has dealt with over the years. Further some of these student workers will be the leaders of tomarrow just as Susan Kennady the Governor’s Chief of Staff was once arrested doing civil disobedience at Livermore Labs. This is so petty and such a waste of time its ridiculous.
In another note I had the opportunity to recently drive by Sodexo headquarters outside of the District of Columbia. They had the biggest building around. It looked like it was maybe 30-40 stories. It was as big as a Las Vegas Strip hotel. Reminded me of the Rio Hotel actually. So it really shows what these workers are up against and it should not surprise anyone that Sodexo and UC would have the ability to play “who let the dogs out.”
Woof woof Reisig
Seems like making it an infraction and fining the protesters a few dollars would be the best thing for all involved especially the taxpayers. If the protesters were to act in the traditional meaning of the term civil disobedience they would cop a plea. If the courts and the DA want to try to use harsh treatment as a deturrent they are rather foolishly overreaching. This entire episode is small potatoes compared to other protests the UC system has dealt with over the years. Further some of these student workers will be the leaders of tomarrow just as Susan Kennady the Governor’s Chief of Staff was once arrested doing civil disobedience at Livermore Labs. This is so petty and such a waste of time its ridiculous.
In another note I had the opportunity to recently drive by Sodexo headquarters outside of the District of Columbia. They had the biggest building around. It looked like it was maybe 30-40 stories. It was as big as a Las Vegas Strip hotel. Reminded me of the Rio Hotel actually. So it really shows what these workers are up against and it should not surprise anyone that Sodexo and UC would have the ability to play “who let the dogs out.”
Woof woof Reisig