Hi everyone,
I'm sorry I couldn't post sooner, but I've been taking care of some business. This will have to be brief, because I have a gig tonight.
First, let me tell you that there is a protest planned for NOON, TOMORROW at the Downtown Federal Building in San Diego, to protest the way that undocumented alien victims of the fires have been treated. Anyone in San Diego who has the time is invited to come down, and the first 3 people who come up to me (the tall bald skinny white guy) and say the secret word ("clavicle"), will get a free t-shirt like the one I'll be wearing.
I want to thank everyone for the outpouring of support. This is very important, and the charitable "powers that be" really don't give a damn about the migrant workers.
You asked me where would be the best place to send donations, and I've checked. The Border Angels really are the best place to send your help (although I have nothing against the Quakers; it's just that they have other competing priorities - the Border angels do just one thing).
http://www.borderangels.org/
Next, the leader of the group at Chicano Park thinks he might be arrested. He set up the effort on his own, and doesn't take cash. Everything is going out. He doesn't take cash. A cop harrangued him for two hours yesterday. I guess the police just can't believe people would help unless they can get a tax deduction.
I'm not a criminal lawyer, but I will be there to help if it becomes necessary. I'm trying to enlist the aid of my colleagues from the criminal bar should it become necessary.
Oh, and I have some good news. My band will be featured on the Gibson Guitars MySpace page next week. You can check out the cool Firebird, Les Paul, and my chrome Slingerlands.
Anyway, I have to go. Don't tip me - just give to the Border Angels.