April. 98

"Threats, Violence, Hate Speech & Terrorism"

* Parental warning. Contains language not suitable for children

On March 2'nd, Off-Road.com received this letter from A man claiming himself "William Stephenson". The letter was in response to my Feb and March "Being Green" column here @ Off-Road.com. Copies of this letter with full header information have been forwarded to the proper authorities.Subject:
This f#cked up story
Date:
Mon, 02 Mar 1998 16:46:43 PST
From:
"William Stephenson" will_e_kayote@hotmail.com
To:
lenhart@off-road.com

This story is one of the most f#cked up pieces of literature I have ever
found on the internet. Along with your disclaimer at the top of your
page you should mention the countless animals you run over every year.
While mountain biking near my home in an area already ruined by you off
road vermin (I can't mess it up any further than you already have) I came
across a fawn that had been torn in half by whatever had hit it. It
was in the middle of a trail wide enough for a truck or ATV or
motorcycle to go through. The sight of that sickened me to the point
where I spiked every road in or out of the area. several of the places
where the trails crossed a sandy creek bed I strung piano wire. I knew
that there they wouldn't slice the neck of any fellow mountain biker.
Have you ever tried to pedal a bike through deep loose sand? I used
large spikes, so they wouldn't hurt the feet of Mavis the Mud hen's
chicks' feet. I hope the same f#cker that hit that fawn hits that wire
going so fast that his ATV's a hundred feet away before his pimpled,
shaved redneck gourd hits the ground.

We are out there, and we would be happy if you'd save us the trouble and
just flatten your own tires.

By the way, why the f#ck would huggers, environmentalists, whatever you
want to call us want to blow up a beaver dam when we could just as
easily blow up something much more fun?

Cordially,
Will

Let's take this letter on a point by point basis....

"This story is one of the most f#cked up pieces of literature I have ever found on the internet."

That may well be. On the other hand, I think the Sierra Club book "Well Body, Well Earth" by Mike Samules holds that title for all forms of media. A book that presents it self as non fiction and containing instructions to introduce yourself to the earth, hold two-way conversations with it, and "Come to this visualization space from time to time and consult with you (the earth) about how "I" can take a more active part in your (the earth's) noosphere", is a few trees short of a Forrest.

"Along with your disclaimer at the top of your page you should mention the countless animals you run over every year."

Countless because in truth, you paint this graphic picture without any hard numbers to support the assertion. You attempt to play on the emotions of the public since you have no facts with which to make your case. Fortunately, documentation exists for how many "PEOPLE" have been killed and injured during criminal acts of "environmental protest".

"While mountain biking near my home in an area already ruined by you off road vermin (I can't mess it up any further than you already have) I came across a fawn that had been torn in half by whatever had hit it."

This shows greed, arrogance, and lack of understanding of the ecosystem. Mountain bikes can indeed tear up the environment when used improperly, just like any other OHV. The key word is "IMPROPERLY". The funny part of this statement is that Mr. Stephenson, by virtue of being a Mountain Biker is himself "Off-Road Vermin"™. It would seem that he thinks it perfectly acceptable to operate an OHV, but not acceptable for the rest of us to share in his form of recreation (OHV use). This rather hypocritical view is shared by many 4x4 and OHV owning "environmentalists".

We at Off-Road.com would like to know where Mr. Stephenson received his training so that we can share it with our readers. After all, if he can operate a Mountain Bike with Zero impact, we will all learn the technique, and cut down on those frequent talks with Gaia in the Noosphere that the Sierra Club is promoting.

"It was in the middle of a trail wide enough for a truck or ATV or motorcycle to go through."

Or a Mountain Bike, but I digress...

"The sight of that sickened me to the point where I spiked every road in or out of the area."

Terrorism is the unlawful use of force or violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population,or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objectives. --FBI Definition

Mr. Stephenson just admitted to acts of Domestic Terrorism. He endangered the life of every man, woman, and child to travel those roads. Innocent people, all put in mortal danger because of one persons twisted sense of morality and "environmentalism".

Additionally, as these are roads by his admission, they are public or private property. By spiking them, he effectively destroyed what is an active part of the areas ecosystem. Is that environmentalism?

"Several of the places where the trails crossed a sandy creek bed I strung piano wire. I knew that there they wouldn't slice the neck of any fellow mountain biker. Have you ever tried to pedal a bike through deep loose sand?"

This is an act of Attempted Murder.

Mr. Stephenson admitted to gross disregard for any human life other than those that he "personally" deems worthy. How very Nazi-like of him. What happens when a BLM officer or USFS service Ranger travels the area on an ATV? He or she dies. What happens when a child LEGALLY travels the area on an ATV? They die. What happens when any person LEGALLY travels the area by ATV or motorcycle? They die.

What happens to the families of these people when their loved ones are torn from them by a mindless act of terrorism committed by a self styled Eco-Warrior?

We can only hope that he and those like him will be arrested and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law, the wire removed, and innocent lives be saved before you get your wish.

"I used large spikes, so they wouldn't hurt the feet of Mavis the Mud hen's chicks' feet."

Mr. Stephenson's sarcasm, in light of his admission of terrorism, and reckless disregard for human life, is appalling. For those not aware, this is a reference to the Feb. 98 "Being Green" column

"I hope the same f#cker that hit that fawn hits that wire going so fast that his ATV's a hundred feet away before his pimpled, shaved redneck gourd hits the ground."

First off, like it or not (and I'm sure he, and those like him, do not), a human life is more valuable than that of any animal. Even his, though I am loathe to admit it. Second, the tired stereotype of "Rednecks with beer, guns, and a 4x4" is no more representative of today's outdoor recreationalists than saying that all environmentalists are as sick, demented, criminal, and terroristic as he admits to being.

"We are out there, and we would be happy if you'd save us the trouble and just flatten your own tires."

No, I think we will better spend our time opening more trails, enjoying our sport, and continuing the seemingly "never-ending struggle" to expose terrorists such as Mr. Stephenson to the light of legal and public scrutiny. As a side note, educating of the public about the truth behind such "environmental organizations" like Sierra Club, Earth First, SUWA, and Greenpeace is pretty high on the list of "Things to do today".

"By the way, why the f#ck would huggers, environmentalists, whatever you want to call us want to blow up a beaver dam when we could just as easily blow up something much more fun?"

You mean like the Federal building in Oklahoma, Airliners, the Fur Breeders Agricultural Co-op, Hugh Scrutton, Charles Epstein, Professor Diogenes Angelakos, a computer room at Berkeley's Cory Hall, or maybe even Timber industry lobbyist Gilbert P. Murray?

Would these be more "enjoyable" targets and fill your need for fun?

"Cordially,
Will"

Well Will, I don't find your threats on our lives very cordial. But for you, maybe it really "IS" easy being green. After all, when you lack any conscience, it is a simple matter to disregard the law, constitutional rights and lives of those around you, and simply "blow them up".

Unfortunately, people like Will here are all too common in today's "environmental movement", and that should scare the hell out of any sane person. Rather than live in fear of these fanatics, do something about them. Do not for one second assume that they are just blowing hot air. That could be a fatal mistake for you, and those you love.

• Report all occurrences of threats, violence, and criminal activity to the proper authorities.

• Make these occurrences publicly known by writing your local newspapers, radio stations etc.

• Keep abreast of Eco-activity in your area.

• Be prepared to "legally" defend yourselves, your family, and your property from attack by Eco-terrorists with whatever "legal" means are available.

Hate Speech & Population Control

Ask yourself this. In the letter above, what stops our friend Billy from replacing "Redneck" with "Nigger"? After all, in a Usenet post, outspoken Eco-extremist Doug Bashford once referred to OHV users as "Eco-Niggers". It is unfortunate that the hate and vitriol spewed by the Eco fringe so easily transcends racial, social, and cultural lines. Why not "Eco-Jew"? How about "Eco-Spick"?, "Eco-Wop"? Just pick a group / race and hyphenate it. Of course there's the famous "Eco-Fucker Hit List" that was published with help from Earth First. The bereaved family of Gil Murray is all too familiar with that jem.

What makes the matter even more ominous is the recent Sierra Club decision to throw it's hat into the "population control" arena. I have several problems with this, not the least of which being ; What business does an environmental group have in attempting to determine the size of a family?

It goes back to "The Wildlands Project", where draconian population reduction is a primary goal, and to hell with life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. It also goes back to another time when a genocidal maniac thought he knew what was best for the world. You just had to be Aryan to agree with him.

"It's Not Easy Being Green" - Article Index

Links to so called "Environmental Organizations"

The Sierra Club Homepage - http://www.sierraclub.org
The Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance - http://www.suwa.org/
Earth First! Homepage - http://www.hrc.wmin.ac.uk/campaigns/ef/pubs/aulat.html