I got an e-mail from 'Students for an Ethical Leadership.' It was sent to a diverse but oddly chosen group of 'student leaders.'

This isn't about politics. This isn't moderates vs. progressives. Students of all political persuasions are coming together to demand justice- and demand Mayor Bates resign. If he doesn't do the honorable thing- we'll be inaugurating a petition drive to recall the Mayor.

HERE IS WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP:

We will be having a kick off protest tomorrow evening at Mayor Bates first city council meeting.

Please start to gather at City Hall tomorrow, Tuesday, December 10th, (ON MLK across from the Civic Center Park) around 6 - 630 PM. There will be signs and other materials provided.

The meeting begins at 7 PM, we'd like as many of us to pack the chambers and address the council, demanding resignation.

We know it is during finals, but if you can, please spare an hour or two to affect positive change in our community. Please do your part to get the word out.

Just please e-mail this out to your lists and help get people involved. We can't stand by idly while Mayor Bates tramples our free speech.

We will be joined by many members of the community, from Dean to former Bates supporters. Please take the time to get people involved, and get students out there!

Media will be there to help spread our message and make it resonate

Any questions, e-mail back and we'll get them answered!

-STUDENTS FOR ETHICAL LEADERSHIP

I just have one: who the hell are you people? My best guess is they're outsiders to Berkeley, since anyone wanting to actually build a protest has to do better then e-mail a few 'student leaders' anonymously urging them to show up. Esp. when that group includes both the heads of BAMN and IAC.

But who wants to go as independent observers? It'd be fun to get a blogging crew together to see Mayor Bates in action.Email This Post!