Modesto Banner Drop in Solidarity with Eric McDavid

In Modesto several days ago, a banner was dropped in solidarity with eco-anarchist political prisoner Eric McDavid. This small act of solidarity with Eric was made to raise spirits and spread knowledge about Eric's case.

We are sickened that Eric has received a sentence of almost 20 years - all for crimes that he did not even commit. Eric is imprisoned because the FBI and US government wanted to dredge the waters and find any person who would dare dream and act against the totality of industrial capitalism. In their search, aided by a paid informant and snitches, they eventually found Eric, but they also found all of us who would stand behind him.

We find it ironic that the government claims that if Eric's plans would have gone through, then the results would have been akin to the Katrina disaster - when it was the US government's response and the effects of global warming brought on by this industrial death system that caused the deaths and displacement of so many in the first place. The government and their economic system is the terrorist, not Eric.

The Californian central valley is a place where the salmon are being killed by dams. Where thousands die every year due to air pollution. Where environmental racism effects those that live on the 'wrong side of town.' Where pesticide spraying leaves many stricken with breathing problems and cancers. In this place - people like Eric aren't to be feared - they're heroes. They are people that are willing to stand up and face the machine and not only say no, but also attempt to resist.

Eric - you are on our minds. You are in our thoughts. And, most importantly, we are acting in solidarity with you.

Free Eric McDavid!
Free all prisoners!
Free the land!

-Amigos de McDavid