Flyers In Support of the US Bank Blockaders: Any Thoughts?

Misdemeanor charges were filed last month against 12 people connected to the on-campus U.S. Bank protests. The protests were part of an effort to get US Bank off campus, which is eventually what happened. 

Those bank blockaders -- often referred to the "Davis Dozen" or the "Bankers Dozen" -- are scheduled to appear in court Friday at 8:30 a.m. The flyers above were circulated today, and Occupy UC Davis posted the following message on Facebook Wednesday: 

The DA's office is open...NOW! Can I ask everyone to please take just a minute when you read this to make a call on behalf of the Banker's Dozen, facing 11 years each in prison and a million in damages? Thanks to you all.

For legal purposes, please focus on the charges and refrain from discussing the actions or motives of the accused students and faculty.

Sample/suggested text for phone calls to the DA: "I'm a (student, teacher, worker, community member, etc) at UC Davis/in Davis/in Yolo County. I'm calling to oppose the use of criminal courts for political protest, and to oppose the charging of twelve people with conspiracy to commit a misdemeanor and obstructing movement in a public place for protest at UC Davis. I urge you to drop the charges immediately."

Sample/suggested text for phone calls to the office of the Chancellor: "I'm a (student, teacher, worker, community member, etc) at UC Davis/in Davis/in Yolo County. I'm calling to oppose the use of criminal courts for political protest, and to oppose the charging of twelve people with conspiracy to commit a misdemeanor and obstructing movement in a public place for protest at UC Davis. I urge you to ask the DA to drop the charges immediately."

What do you think of the flyers, and how do you expect this situation to play out? 

 and share your thoughts below. 

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