After posting this video, i quickly received three emails from friends who saw the coverage. i left their names out....

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excellent strike images

I liked your photo/video stuff on the strike. Looks like ya'll had a ruckus event up there!

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just saw yer video

congrats on the shut-down, companero! thanks for posting that footage, it was inspirational to see.

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action

Hi. I just wanted to email to say it was nice to see you and I saw the video from the protest and it was really good. I really loved that you captured some of the important speeches that were given during the sit in and the walk up to west gate as well. It was really inspiring to come and participate in the protest and see what the people are capable of with unity. I really want to get more involved in what is going on here in santa cruz, it is such a drastic change from southern california.

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I reply.....

The video I threw together has no words from the workers, or any background information at all. I feel kinda bad for putting up a video that does discuss the issues. I only had a little bit of footage and i wanted to use it. and, i figured that it was better to post it sooner, rather than later. despite the video's lack of context, i do hope that the video inspires more people to take direct action to support social justice.

"I really want to get more involved in what is going on here in santa cruz, it is such a drastic change from southern california."

This event was a drastic change from Santa Cruz too. Rarely does anything like this happen here anymore.

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