History

For those interested in History, you should check out www.diggers.org. It contains a history of the San Francisco diggers, and their links to the English Diggers and other movements in San Fran in the sixties. Of particular interest is the bit on the Communications Company which contains many of their early broadsides, including the famous (or infamous) Money is an Unnecessary Evil (reprinted below). Check it out.

Money Is An Unnecessary Evil

It is addicting.

It is a temptation to the weak (most of the violent crimes of our city in some way involve money).

It can be hoarded, blocking the free flow of energy and the giant energy-hoards of Montgomery Street will soon give rise to a sudden and thus explosive release of this trapped energy, causing much pain and chaos.

As part of the city's campaign to stem the causes of violence the San Francisco Diggers announce a 30 day period beginning now during which all responsible citizens are asked to turn in their money. No questions will be asked.

Bring money to your local Digger for free distribution to all. The Diggers will then liberate it's energy according to the style of whoever receives it