Tim DeChristopher
Please thank Tim in a comment on this post. And please also donate whatever you can to his legal defense.
Yesterday, in a brave act of civil disobedience, Tim DeChristopher threw a Monkey Wrench into one of the Bush Administration’s parting shots at environmentalist and the American people.
Please ask everyone you know to register their gratitude and support for Tim here or on his statement.
Media so far…
Fake bidder could face federal charges
KUTV – Salt Lake City,UT,USA
But Tim DeChristopher doesn’t have the money, and never intended to pay up. Now, the 27 year old environmentalist may face federal charges.
Imposter monkeywrenches mineral lands bid
Salt Lake Tribune – United States
Tim DeChristopher, 27, faces possible federal charges after winning bids totaling about $1.8 million on more than 10 lease parcels that he admits he has …
Activist accused of tainting drilling lease sale
The Associated Press
The FBI was questioning a man who registered for the auction as Tim DeChristopher of Salt Lake City, said the bureau’s Utah Energy Team Leader Terry Catlin. …
#1 by David Martin - April 7th, 2009 at 14:16
Tim,
Great Story. I’m curious to know where you stand on nuclear power.
Thanks,
David Martin
#2 by Judes - April 8th, 2009 at 11:34
just heard about this……better late than never?? Thanks, Tim!!
#3 by Andrew Riegle - April 9th, 2009 at 19:38
Big ups, Tim. Where can I send my check for your legal support?
#4 by Maggie Leslie - April 13th, 2009 at 06:14
Thank you Tim! You are truly a hero!
#5 by Elan Colello - April 13th, 2009 at 11:17
There is no failure in dying or being improssoned for for a just cause, like Martin Luther King Jr. battling unjust laws as a requirement of his social contract, you took a bullet for the planet as a whole. The Obama administration is only pressing charges to make a point and I believe they are well aware that you will never go to jail as the charges are unsubstantiated.
One day it will be my turn to stand up when no one else will and when I do, I will remember you as a source of strength, one of the few role models our generation has been graced by. I too was failed by the generations that preceded me, but they were also failed in their own by the generations that preceded them. Let us be the ones to break this cycle, like the Buddha broke his cycle of suffering resulting from his obsession with the “ego”; the “I”.
It is time for our actions to co-align with our sentiments so that our souls may be harmonized. We have been duped into thinking we are helpless and powerless for to long. Let us unleash the power of intent and right action. Thanks for fighting for the most important battle in the war against over-industrialization and laissez-faire capitalism!
#6 by Hayley Nenadal - May 26th, 2009 at 12:43
Hey Tim,
I guess this is the best way to contact you. I had the pleasure of seeing you speak at Wild and Scenic back in January. I was especially touched because a lot of what you described as a “personal responsibility” to our future and the environment is exactly what drives me to do the work that I do as well (environmental/human rights documentaries).
I went out of the country for a project, directly after that festival, and am finally able to come through and follow up on my idea of contributing to your cause.
I have always been a runner and one of the best ways to appreciate nature for me, is to go for a long run in it. There is a half marathon in Moab in October. Here is a link to more information:
http://www.moabhalfmarathon.org/other/other_race.html
I wanted to run the race to raise money for your defense, and hopefully rally up a team of people who would do the same. I run races, but have never really found a cause I wanted to direct my efforts towards.
I’m not sure if the race touches on any of the land that you saved, but I know that it is pretty close. What better race to run for the cause?
If you or someone else could contact me on the best way to do this for you, and maybe get me some facts/pictures I could put up on my fundraising website I would appreciate it. I know the race isn’t until October, but I am always training and I would like to get a site up this week.
Thanks and keep up the good work!
Hayley
#7 by Tayler - June 1st, 2009 at 12:16
Thank you Tim for saving mother earth from people who have no conscience in preserving it’s beauty’s. You may serve several years in jail but those years will be well served with a clear understanding that what you did was a noble cause and sacrifice. Thanks.
#8 by Sam Mountainsmith - June 4th, 2009 at 17:07
I just discovered your story via a very kind person on facebook. You sir have my allegiance and obedience. Very proud to know you and your story! Bravo!
#9 by Jerry Nelson - June 26th, 2009 at 15:24
Thanks for what you did.
#10 by a f - October 10th, 2009 at 10:54
YOU RULE
thank you for defending our parks and lands
#11 by cheryl - October 10th, 2009 at 13:00
Dear Tim, BRILLIANT & COURAGEOUS. Thank you so much for the courage to act on your convictions. I wish I had thought of it — and then had the courage to do it.
#12 by Jen Osha - October 12th, 2009 at 06:35
Tim,
We’re inspired and got your back here in the West Virginia mountains. Thank you for standing up and doing the right thing. My son says even good people go to jail sometimes if they are brave and stand up for the land. We’ve had over 100 people arrested here to stop MTR. Wish we could all get together and celebrate the many blessings we do have. Much respect for your actions, Jen Osha
#13 by Linda Carraway - November 17th, 2009 at 12:54
We need so many more people of conviction like yourself if we are ever going to abolish our corporate government and make it a government for the people again. I am very grateful for your stand, Tim; I just wish that there had been a hundred or so like you on that day in Utah and that those high numbers would have dissuaded the courts from threatening you with $750,000 fines and years in prison.
#14 by Adam Johnson - November 18th, 2009 at 03:08
It is a sad day when a man is not allowed to defend himself and his actions in a court of law based on his motives for those actions. If Tim DeChristopher ends up going to federal prison, democracy fails.
#15 by Moira Govan - December 31st, 2009 at 09:58
You’re an inspiration Tim – heard about you on DN! – have you hooked up with recently released fellow planet hero Jeffrey Luers who I also heard about on DN! today:
http://www.democracynow.org/2009/12/23/exclusive_environmental_activist_jeff_free_luers – you two working together to lead this planet away from disaster – what a force!!!
#16 by Jim Catlin - February 6th, 2010 at 11:27
Tim,
Please call me. I may have something that can help.
We have been monitoring the number of cattle that graze in allotments. Field surveys and aerial counts on a number of BLM allotments show that fraud is involved. BLM knows about this widespread problem and even though we have been raising this for years, ignored us and taken no action.
Thanks Jim Catlin 801 328-3550
#17 by Mark - February 22nd, 2010 at 10:41
How did that idea come to you? very clever, Got other ideas? Because of you, Amy G, and folks like Zinn and Chomsky, my son and I went down to the election office and filed to run for congress. We are learning lots and really liked your Craigs list thang… how did that work out?
Mark
Texas
#18 by Cliff Lyon - February 22nd, 2010 at 11:03
Hi Mark,
You can follow the project here:
http://www.utcitizenscandidate.org/