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Posted on 09/30/2002 12:05:45 AM PDT by Issaquahking
"If convoys of agrarian private property owners appear rebellious today at a regional rally in Tracy, don't fear. They have the rights of the common man and woman at heart," the Sunday Tracy Press reported.
"The rebel cry is based on the Fifth Amendment, that all Americans should not be deprived of property without due process, and if property is taken by the government, there must be just compensation. Nowhere is this more highlighted than in the attempts by the Bureau of Reclamation in the Klamath Basin in Oregon and the Army Corps of Engineers in Florida's Dade County to put the welfare of wildlife above the economic well being of landowners who, as farmers, are first and foremost the caretakers of the earth and the rivers, lakes, and stream,." the editorial continued.
Opposite the West Valley Mall rally speakers punctuated the auction of donated items with the issues of government "takings." Enthusiasm and bids were high. A handmade quilt, originally auctioned in Klamath Falls last year, went to a winning bid of $350.
Mike Shaw of Freedom21 talked about the inefficiencies of mass transit, and revealed the objectives of "smart growth" in sustainable development, targeting the loss of personal freedoms throughout. A one ounce ingot of gold, donated by a Nevada mine, went for $500.
Congressman Richard Pambo spoke of the stand-off at the head gate in Klamath Falls, saying the farmers were only doing what the founding fathers "expected of us" in defending their personal property rights, and way of life.
Mark Edward Vande Pol, author of a book titled "Natural Process: That Environmental Laws May Serve the Laws of Nature" was among the many familiar faces from the Klamath Falls head gate compound, who had come to show support for victims of an environmental movement gone wrong. Of these, two have joined the convoy crew, including Kathy Van Tyle of the Sacramento rally, scheduled for Monday at noon, on the steps of the Capitol Building.
SANTA CRUZ : today liberty loving patriots meet to stage a Rally at Liberty Park. Sponsored by Mmike Shaw: Freedom 21 Santa Cruz at www.freedom21santacruz.net, the rally included guest speakers from Southern California's Mountain Coalition "How much is enough"; a property rights group lead by Dick Bergeron.
Property rights issues affect all American people. Farmers loose their homes, and family multi generational farm lands; the greater American public looses it's local food base source, as more and more food is imported from foreign sources, that are often not as enviromeantally conscience as our American farmers! The inner city citizen faces Eminent Domain abuses as thier neighbor hoods are turned into urban housing and redevelopment hubs for government propelled crack houses. And so it goes in the New America where "restructuring" is the new trendy catch phrase!
CALIFORNIA NORTH COAST CONVOY:
Starting in the world famous heart of the wine country, in Calistoga (Napa County) , the North Calif Coast Sawgrass Convoy departed fully decorated with liberty bells, American flags and "No Land Grab" signs. Heading to Santa Rosa (Sonoma County) the Convoy stopped for 30 minutes to display Article 5, The Bill of Rights banners, a "Don't tread on me flag", and the Calif North Coast Convoy moving "bill board". heading South on Hwy 101, the Convoy stopped in Petaluma for 30 minutes to display banners, and talk with local people about the need for community education concerning the UN bio-zones and the claws dung into the neck of every property owner in this Nation.
TRACY CALIF SAWGRASS CONVOY-RALLY:
The Klamath Basin (Oregon) Bucket and Shovel and Brigade converged with the Southern Calif. and North Coast Calif. convoys prior to entering Tracy. Lead by a Model A truck from the Tracy car club and a 1960's Cadillac convertible decorated with red, white and blue banners, the convoy containing about 10 vehicles drove around Tracy displaying the large Bucket ( 8 foot tall x 7 foot wide) and Shovel (6 feet tall x 20 long handle) symbols.
Meeting at a local Park and Ride (car pool meeting spot) along Hwy 205 in Tracy, Sharon Votaw with the Tracy Land and Water Alliance organized the rally that welcomed about 50 people who gathered to hear Bill Ransom Chair of the Bucket Brigade from Klamath Oregon; Dick Bergeron S. Calif Mountian Coalition; Grant Gerber Wagon Master; Leo Bergeron President of Calif State Grange ( Family Farm organization); Mike Shaw from Freedom21Santa Cruz; Dave Jenest Sacramento host welcoming the Sawgrass Convoy to the Capitol city with a, "Ya'll come back now "; Irene Sundberg from the Tracy City Planning Commission supporting the Sawgrass Rebellion and the defense of our 5th Amendment property rights, and Reinhold (Ron) Gulke American Independent party candidate running for California State Governor against the infamous Grey Davis (Democrat), and his opponent Republican Bill Simon.
Music reflecting principals of liberty and justice were played; the Tracy FFA youth supplied a booth for refreshments, and the Tracy Land and Water Alliance supplied a water booth.
Grant Gerber ( Wagon master), is serving a dual purpose this year, providing the Sawgrass with legal counsel presence, as well as acting as Chief Auctioneer. Items auctioned included an original shovel from the Jarbridge Shovel Brigade used to open up the closed road, a homemade quilt, a 1 once gold bar donated by Nevada State Minors; and a symbolic bucket signed by water rights participants in Klamath Falls Oregon. Donated auction items collected at Tracy will be taken on the trip to Florida to be auctioned off along the way. Taking the donated items to other states, helps to foster an appreciation for the struggles faced by property owners across this great land, and helps to remind us that "united we stand, divided we fall"!
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Reported by: Barbara Dwyer, California North Coast Sawgrass Convoy
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