>NO it is not! The current, most pressing threat is ANARCHISM - the elite
>power hungry, over zealous, spiritually deprieved, greedy, corrupt - stop
them
>before they destroy everything - stop them before it is too late!
I don't mean to sound crude but BULLSHTI!!!!!!!!!! Thats capitalism defined
in the above, not anarchism. Emme Goldman america's biggest anarchist also
happened to be a major feminist. Her definition of anarchism(I lost the book)
was something like "to not be ruled and not want to rule". The two
vegetarians involved in McLibel are anarchists. To fully explain it would
take an hour but the it is the exact opposite of elitism, power hungry and
greedy. Spiritually deprived is irrelivant, most anarchists are athiests.
Stop the the corporate CEOs.
>From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fri Oct 23 20:57:03 1998
From: "Brett and Kimberly " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Julia Butterfly
Date: Fri, 23 Oct 1998 22:06:06 -0500
Thanks Bertina
----------
> From: Bertina Miller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: STUDIES IN WOMEN AND ENVIRONMENT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Re: Julia Butterfly
> Date: Friday, October 23, 1998 7:43 AM
>
> I am a part of Headwaters mailing list. Here is the latest posted info:
>
> EXPERIENCE THE VIEW FROM JULIA'S PERCH
> http://www.arcweb.org
>
> Southern California's Action Resource Center is hosting a "Virtual
> Blockade" on their website featuring an interactive 3D view from the
> platform where Julia Butterfly lives, 180 feet up in the ancient redwood
> Luna.
> Using Quicktime Virtual Reality, viewers can rotate the image for a
> 360 degree view from Julia's perch. Quicktime VR is free to download if
> you don't already have it.
>
>
>
> On Thu, 22 Oct 1998, Brett and Kimberly wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > Hello Does anyone have any updates on Julia Butterfly? Thanks...
> >
>
>From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sat Oct 24 07:06:16 1998
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Sat, 24 Oct 1998 09:05:42 EDT
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Luna Update
Hi!
Here is a Julia update from my friends at X-press magazine, social networking
for global change. They are fundraising to help her, if you are interested,
just e-mail me.
Thanks!
Angela
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~`
LUNA TREE-SIT TO REACHES ONE YEAR MARK
Julia Butterfly Hill Now In Her Tenth Month of
Continuous Ancient Redwood Occupation
As heated controversy over the recent death of activist David
Chain and the renewed use of pepper spray against non-violent protestors
by
Humboldt County Sheriffs Deputies gains national attention, efforts by
forest activists continue to protect ancient redwood trees here in
Humboldt
County. On Saturday, October 10 tree-sitter Julia Butterfly Hill will
have
continuously occupied the 1000 year-old redwood tree known as Luna for
10
months. Her feet have not touched the ground since December 10, 1997 and
she states she is determined to continue her vigil.
"I gave my word to this tree, the forest, and to all the people that my
feet would not touch the ground until I had done everything in my power
to
make the world aware of this problem and to stop the destruction," said
Hill, 24.
The tree-sit was initiated by Earth First! activists in October of last
year in an effort to spare Luna and the surrounding residual old-growth
stand from logging by the Pacific Lumber Company, and is the longest
occupation of its type in history. Butterfly's perch, 180 feet high in
the
branches of the tree, is one of four tree-sits currently being conducted
within PL holdings. The company is seeking federal approval of a Habitat
Conservation Plan (HCP) that has been met with strong opposition by
Northern California residents and activists.
"This issue is far from resolved," said Hill. "Luna and the slope she
stands on will be destroyed under the Headwaters Forest Agreement and
HCP,
along with hundreds of other similarly steep, unstable slopes and
thousands
of acres of virgin and residual old growth."
On-ground support coordinator Robert Parker stated that the tree-sit has
been running smoothly. "We have managed to keep our supply lines open
and
are working to prepare for the upcoming winter. Julia is in high spirits
right now and is a woman of incredible determination. As long as she
remains in Luna, those of us on the ground will continue to support
her."
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
A Message From Julia
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"Everyone has thier own 'personal tree' to sit in. Life's circumstances
sometimes seem overwhelming, but we must remember the amazing power of
love. Just as the ripples in the ocean shape and form the land - from
the
cliffs to the tiny grains of sand - so do our actions, words, and
thoughts
shape and form our reality. Even more, ripples joining one another form
tidal waves that change the planet. If we make sure that our every
thought,
word, and action are based in love then the ripples we create will bring
about positive change for a positive future."
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
More On the Luna Tree-sit
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
In early October, 1998 the ancient redwood Luna will have been
continuously
occupied for one year and forest activist Julia Butterfly Hill will mark
the ten month anniversary of her ascent to the platform high atop the
1000
year-old tree. Enduring El Nino storms, helicopter harassment, a 10 day
siege by company security, and the sorrow brought about by witnessing
the
destruction of a forest her feet have not touched the ground since
December
10 of last year. Yet Butterfly continues to persevere, inspiring people
around the world while continuing her struggle to save the last of the
ancient forests.
Throughout the course of this action, many events have transpired on the
ground, which will affect the fate of our forests for decades to come.
From
legislation surrounding the Headwaters Forest Agreement to lawsuits that
have brought about temporary reprieve for old growth stands in the
Mattole
River watershed, forest activists have been consistently faced with a
rapidly changing landscape, both literally and politically. Amidst these
developments the Luna tree-sit has continued to grow in scope, adapting
to
meet the bigger picture issues that all of us, as defenders of the
Earth,
must begin to address. The protection of Luna and the surrounding
hillside
continues as a primary goal and purpose of the action. Yet those
involved
in this almost year-long endeavor, especially Julia Butterfly herself,
have
expanded their vision beyond Luna - to the ancient groves of Headwaters
Forest, the halls of government in Washington and Sacramento, and to the
very hearts and minds of people around the world.
Carrying Julia's message to the world to encourage people to take action
has become a focal point of the Luna tree-sit in the months since the
rally. Working in close communication with numerous organizations and
individuals this action has transcended its status as an isolated act of
civil disobedience. The effort has indeed become an important component
of
the ancient forest campaign. From the development of internet based
information, to a national postcard campaign denouncing Pacific Lumber
Company's Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP), to continuing with massive
public outreach, both personally and through the media - Luna, with the
aid
of on-ground organizers, has been utilized as a platform to inform and
influence. Julia has even participated in lobbying the California State
Legislature via cell phone during recent negotiations surrounding
appropriations for the Headwaters Forest Agreement, a first from a
tree-sit.
Amidst determined and coordinated efforts by activists throughout
California, the Legislature's approval of the now $245 million
appropriation for the Headwaters Agreement on August 31 has now forced
attention to turn toward PL's HCP. Although permanent protection for the
Headwaters and Elk Head Springs Groves, and possibly Owl and Grizzly
Creek
Groves has been secured, our over decade long struggle is not over. The
current Agreement and Habitat Conservation Plan are horribly inadequate
in
terms of restricting logging and road building on steep, unstable
hillsides. Logging in these areas has been shown to increase the risk of
disastrous landslides, many of which have destroyed the property of
small
private landowners in addition to the streams necessary for successful
spawning and rearing of California's endangered Coho salmon.
"Even with the new protections incorporated by the Legislature, Luna and
the slope she stands on will be destroyed under the Headwaters Forest
Agreement and Habitat Conservation Plan, along with hundreds of other
similarly steep, unstable slopes and thousands of acres of virgin and
residual old growth," said Butterfly. "The government once again has
turned
its back on the local residents and the endangered species that it is
required to protect. We support the protection of habitat through public
acquisition where necessary, but not when attached to a Habitat
Conservation Plan that amounts to a license to kill endangered species."
As activists enter this newest phase of the campaign to protect Northern
California's forests and watersheds, the resolve of those working to
sustain the tree-sit grows daily. Still high atop Luna remains Julia
Butterfly. Still food and supplies are delivered day by day, mile by
mile,
up into a tree which would not exist had it not been for the dedication
of
a small group of determined activists and the support of a community.
The
Spirit of Luna lives on, inspiring each of us to find the strength
within
ourselves to do everything that we can to create a world where all
beings
are treated with love and respect.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
In Loving Memory of David Gypsy Chain
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
On September 17, 1998 forest activist David Gypsy Chain, 24, was killed
while defending ancient redwoods near Grizzly Creek against an illegal
logging operation conducted by Pacific Lumber Company. Our deepest
sympathy
is extended to David's family and friends during this time of sadness.
We
have suffered a great loss in his passing, but David's spirit will
always
burn brightly within our hearts and in our resolve to never give up in
defense and respect for all life.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Headwaters Forest Information
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
For the latest information on how you can join in the fight to protect
California's ancient forests please see our Headwaters Action Alert
(sent
as a seperate email message) or go to the action page at our website
www.lunatree.org
Luna Media Services
PO Box 1265
Eureka, CA 95502
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sat Oct 24 07:13:34 1998
From: "Brett and Kimberly " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Luna Update
Date: Sat, 24 Oct 1998 08:22:16 -0500
thanks angela!
----------
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> To: STUDIES IN WOMEN AND ENVIRONMENT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Luna Update
> Date: Saturday, October 24, 1998 8:05 AM
>
> Hi!
>
> Here is a Julia update from my friends at X-press magazine, social
networking
> for global change. They are fundraising to help her, if you are
interested,
> just e-mail me.
>
> Thanks!
> Angela
>
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~`
> LUNA TREE-SIT TO REACHES ONE YEAR MARK
> Julia Butterfly Hill Now In Her Tenth Month of
> Continuous Ancient Redwood Occupation
>
> As heated controversy over the recent death of activist David
> Chain and the renewed use of pepper spray against non-violent protestors
> by
> Humboldt County Sheriffs Deputies gains national attention, efforts by
> forest activists continue to protect ancient redwood trees here in
> Humboldt
> County. On Saturday, October 10 tree-sitter Julia Butterfly Hill will
> have
> continuously occupied the 1000 year-old redwood tree known as Luna for
> 10
> months. Her feet have not touched the ground since December 10, 1997 and
> she states she is determined to continue her vigil.
>
> "I gave my word to this tree, the forest, and to all the people that my
> feet would not touch the ground until I had done everything in my power
> to
> make the world aware of this problem and to stop the destruction," said
> Hill, 24.
>
> The tree-sit was initiated by Earth First! activists in October of last
> year in an effort to spare Luna and the surrounding residual old-growth
> stand from logging by the Pacific Lumber Company, and is the longest
> occupation of its type in history. Butterfly's perch, 180 feet high in
> the
> branches of the tree, is one of four tree-sits currently being conducted
> within PL holdings. The company is seeking federal approval of a Habitat
> Conservation Plan (HCP) that has been met with strong opposition by
> Northern California residents and activists.
>
> "This issue is far from resolved," said Hill. "Luna and the slope she
> stands on will be destroyed under the Headwaters Forest Agreement and
> HCP,
> along with hundreds of other similarly steep, unstable slopes and
> thousands
> of acres of virgin and residual old growth."
>
> On-ground support coordinator Robert Parker stated that the tree-sit has
> been running smoothly. "We have managed to keep our supply lines open
> and
> are working to prepare for the upcoming winter. Julia is in high spirits
> right now and is a woman of incredible determination. As long as she
> remains in Luna, those of us on the ground will continue to support
> her."
>
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> A Message From Julia
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>
> "Everyone has thier own 'personal tree' to sit in. Life's circumstances
> sometimes seem overwhelming, but we must remember the amazing power of
> love. Just as the ripples in the ocean shape and form the land - from
> the
> cliffs to the tiny grains of sand - so do our actions, words, and
> thoughts
> shape and form our reality. Even more, ripples joining one another form
> tidal waves that change the planet. If we make sure that our every
> thought,
> word, and action are based in love then the ripples we create will bring
> about positive change for a positive future."
>
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> More On the Luna Tree-sit
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>
> In early October, 1998 the ancient redwood Luna will have been
> continuously
> occupied for one year and forest activist Julia Butterfly Hill will mark
> the ten month anniversary of her ascent to the platform high atop the
> 1000
> year-old tree. Enduring El Nino storms, helicopter harassment, a 10 day
> siege by company security, and the sorrow brought about by witnessing
> the
> destruction of a forest her feet have not touched the ground since
> December
> 10 of last year. Yet Butterfly continues to persevere, inspiring people
> around the world while continuing her struggle to save the last of the
> ancient forests.
>
> Throughout the course of this action, many events have transpired on the
> ground, which will affect the fate of our forests for decades to come.
> From
> legislation surrounding the Headwaters Forest Agreement to lawsuits that
> have brought about temporary reprieve for old growth stands in the
> Mattole
> River watershed, forest activists have been consistently faced with a
> rapidly changing landscape, both literally and politically. Amidst these
> developments the Luna tree-sit has continued to grow in scope, adapting
> to
> meet the bigger picture issues that all of us, as defenders of the
> Earth,
> must begin to address. The protection of Luna and the surrounding
> hillside
> continues as a primary goal and purpose of the action. Yet those
> involved
> in this almost year-long endeavor, especially Julia Butterfly herself,
> have
> expanded their vision beyond Luna - to the ancient groves of Headwaters
> Forest, the halls of government in Washington and Sacramento, and to the
> very hearts and minds of people around the world.
>
> Carrying Julia's message to the world to encourage people to take action
> has become a focal point of the Luna tree-sit in the months since the
> rally. Working in close communication with numerous organizations and
> individuals this action has transcended its status as an isolated act of
> civil disobedience. The effort has indeed become an important component
> of
> the ancient forest campaign. From the development of internet based
> information, to a national postcard campaign denouncing Pacific Lumber
> Company's Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP), to continuing with massive
> public outreach, both personally and through the media - Luna, with the
> aid
> of on-ground organizers, has been utilized as a platform to inform and
> influence. Julia has even participated in lobbying the California State
> Legislature via cell phone during recent negotiations surrounding
> appropriations for the Headwaters Forest Agreement, a first from a
> tree-sit.
>
> Amidst determined and coordinated efforts by activists throughout
> California, the Legislature's approval of the now $245 million
> appropriation for the Headwaters Agreement on August 31 has now forced
> attention to turn toward PL's HCP. Although permanent protection for the
> Headwaters and Elk Head Springs Groves, and possibly Owl and Grizzly
> Creek
> Groves has been secured, our over decade long struggle is not over. The
> current Agreement and Habitat Conservation Plan are horribly inadequate
> in
> terms of restricting logging and road building on steep, unstable
> hillsides. Logging in these areas has been shown to increase the risk of
> disastrous landslides, many of which have destroyed the property of
> small
> private landowners in addition to the streams necessary for successful
> spawning and rearing of California's endangered Coho salmon.
>
> "Even with the new protections incorporated by the Legislature, Luna and
> the slope she stands on will be destroyed under the Headwaters Forest
> Agreement and Habitat Conservation Plan, along with hundreds of other
> similarly steep, unstable slopes and thousands of acres of virgin and
> residual old growth," said Butterfly. "The government once again has
> turned
> its back on the local residents and the endangered species that it is
> required to protect. We support the protection of habitat through public
> acquisition where necessary, but not when attached to a Habitat
> Conservation Plan that amounts to a license to kill endangered species."
>
> As activists enter this newest phase of the campaign to protect Northern
> California's forests and watersheds, the resolve of those working to
> sustain the tree-sit grows daily. Still high atop Luna remains Julia
> Butterfly. Still food and supplies are delivered day by day, mile by
> mile,
> up into a tree which would not exist had it not been for the dedication
> of
> a small group of determined activists and the support of a community.
> The
> Spirit of Luna lives on, inspiring each of us to find the strength
> within
> ourselves to do everything that we can to create a world where all
> beings
> are treated with love and respect.
>
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> In Loving Memory of David Gypsy Chain
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>
> On September 17, 1998 forest activist David Gypsy Chain, 24, was killed
> while defending ancient redwoods near Grizzly Creek against an illegal
> logging operation conducted by Pacific Lumber Company. Our deepest
> sympathy
> is extended to David's family and friends during this time of sadness.
> We
> have suffered a great loss in his passing, but David's spirit will
> always
> burn brightly within our hearts and in our resolve to never give up in
> defense and respect for all life.
>
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> Headwaters Forest Information
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>
> For the latest information on how you can join in the fight to protect
> California's ancient forests please see our Headwaters Action Alert
> (sent
> as a seperate email message) or go to the action page at our website
> www.lunatree.org
>
>
> Luna Media Services
> PO Box 1265
> Eureka, CA 95502
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sat Oct 24 09:39:53 1998
From: "Ryan Stanley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Family size and religion
Date: Sat, 24 Oct 1998 11:38:17 -0400
charset="iso-8859-1"
stop sending me this shit
-----Original Message-----
From: Bertina Miller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: STUDIES IN WOMEN AND ENVIRONMENT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Thursday, October 22, 1998 8:31 AM
Subject: Re: Family size and religion
>Angela you are too funny - anyone not Christian is a child who is confused
>-how patronizing and very "Christian" of you (can you smell the
>sarcasm?). We will continually disagree because you continually want to
>use Christianity to define everything.
>
>Bertina
>[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
>On Thu, 22 Oct 1998 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
>> Hi!
>>
>> Please note that I have just read something very enlightening and I want
to
>> share it with you:
>>
>> The cause for under nourishment is the the unequal distribution of
resources
>> NOT overpopulation!
>>
>> Margueritte - please define your favorite word "dogma" I think you are a
>> confused child trying to justify her paganism by claiming that every
spiritual
>> belief is based on dogma - do you meditate?
>>
>> My church gives out information on natural childbirth prevention - does
this
>> imply that they can be pro-population control? Is there any birth
control
>> that doesn't pollute the Earth that we are trying to save - as far as I
know
>> birth control pills are stored in plastic containers, rubbers are not
>> recyclable - somebody enlighten me?
>>
>> Re: Abortion - when does life start?
>>
>> Thanks and Peace!
>> Angela
>>
>>
