(Aug. 20, 2009) Editor:
I find it somewhat ironic that revolutionaries seeking to overthrow the system and establish a new world order end up working for the same system they sought to overthrow (“Notes from Underground,” Aug. 13). Usually at some university, where they’re regarded as some sort of hero. Another one drinking out of the public trough who comes to mind is Angela Davis. I believe she teaches Black Studies (whatever that is) at UC Santa Cruz.
So before anyone gets too dewy-eyed over the Weather Underground, they should realize they were nothing but a band of terrorists who set bombs and robbed banks, killing anyone who got in their way.
Richard C. Brown, Eureka
Will Plaza Point put the kibosh on Arcata whippersnapper shenanigans?
meetings / 4 p.m. Sun Yi's Academy of Tae Kwon Do, 1215 Giuntoli Lane, Arcata. Help gather valid signatures to get the 'California Right to Know Genetically Engineered Food Act' on the 2012 ballot. E-mail northernhumboldtlabelgmos@hotmail.com. 223-0424.
music / 3 p.m. Cafe Veritas/Mosgo's, 180 Westwood Center, Arcata. Informal monthly gathering of musicians playing Irish and other Celtic music. Hosted by Seabury Gould. seaburygould.com. 845-8167.
etc. / 10 a.m. Chinmaya Mission near Piercy. Weekend-long direct action orientation features workshops, role playing, seminars, ceremonies and field trips. Bring food, bedding, warm clothes, signs, banners, bikes, drums, acoustic instruments. Pre-register. saverichardsongrove.org. 932-5898.
outdoors / 9 a.m. Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 1020 Ranch Road, Loleta. Meet at Refuge Visitor Center off Hookton Road. Leisurely, two- to three-hour trip intended for people wanting to learn birds of Humboldt Bay area. 822-3613.
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