Notes

Notes from a meeting of concerned cyclists and allies

Meeting at 20/20 Cycles, 2008 08 04

Recounting of the true and correct events of J25 Critical Mass

Ask someone who was there for an unofficial 2nd account

Support for cyclists

Types of support:

  • Money for arrestees
  • Money for injuries and damaged property
  • Emotional support
  • Money for suing the driver

How to support:

  • Donate money. Make checks payable to: The Bikery and write on the memo line: For Seattle Bicycle Defense Fund
  • Organize a benefit show
  • Bake sale w cupcakes
  • Bike Wash
  • Outreach to the broader community (battle of the story)
    • An easily accessible blow-by-blow account on the web
    • Tell a broad audience “Why do we ride CM anyway?”
    • Buttons and patches that say “Ask me about Critical Mass”
    • Postering, Zine Making, Letters to the editor, Responsible blog comments, Flag inappropriate content
  • Letters to the city, tim.burgess@seattle.gov
  • Solidaric non-violent direct action

Moving forward:

  • 6 representatives and CBC to meet with city council and police, CBC wants eye witnesses there
  • Video documentation of next CM ride

Contact:

seattlebikedefense@riseup.net
daveyoil@gmail.com

Discussion and planning mailing list:
seattlebikedefense@lists.riseup.net