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March 4 passed quietly on the three campuses of The University of Michigan, but such was not the case elsewhere.  While Michigan's students and faculty enjoyed a well-earned break (how did we make it seven weeks without one?), our counter-parts in California and several other states took to the streets to protest higher-education cut-backs, tuition increases, and privatization efforts.  

Of course, not everyone was on the side of truth and justice.  One organization in particular -- the UC Movement for Efficent Privatization (UCMeP) -- was out in force aiding reactionaries who wished to cross picket lines and "keep business going as usual."  Indeed, the UCMeP published a series of videos demonstrating how to avoid pickets and "ignore the moral, ethical, and political consequences of your actions."

Among the UCMeP's tactics are the aptly named "Use the Force," "Come Bearing Gifts," "Part the Red Seas," and "Butter."

As an organization that has thrown up a picket line or two in the past -- and that may do so again when the weather warms  -- LEO recognizes the right of people to cross our lines and to ignore the moral and political consequences of their actions, perhaps even laughing lightly as they pass or dancing a little victory jig.  However, we do resent having our toes stepped on.  And we would also resent  the Force being used against us, or butter being applied.  Therefore, in the spirit of common civility, we urge the public everywhere to refrain from such under-handed tactics as have been promoted by the UCMeP.  To see exactly what under-handed tactics we object to, follow the link below.

"March 4: UCMeP at your Service"