Is anyone who works for or owns these companies reading this? Would you be willing to quit your job or return funding so as not to support a sociopath and to help make the world a better place?
Anyone know people who work for these companies? It would be great if you could (kindly) remind them of the types of people they are working to enrich every day and how those people are using their riches to abuse society. Bet we can change a few minds!
You'll likely need an angle grinder with a metal cutoff blade (bolt cutters can't handle a good lock, though if it's on a chain, the chain might be a weak link).
The article said there's security on the premises, so be prepared for that sort of trouble (make sure you've got an emergency number and people who know what's going on in case you're arrested). Though, I have a hard time seeing how restoring legal public access could be considered a crime. Maybe just bringing witnesses and cameras will be enough to protect you from security.
So, i should advise you that the most likely outcome here is that you'll be arrested.
If security causes you to be arrested and imprisoned, you, and everyone else file civil lawsuits against Khosla.
The more interesting question is whether you'll be prosecuted. If I was the DA, i wouldn't bring charges against anyone who did this (which would be completely within my discretion). This would result in Khosla having to be forced to file civil lawsuits for trespass or something (which he'd lose). It would also mean the police would likely stop arresting you.
But i don't know whether the DA in Khosla's part of town is in favor of the billionaires or the beach access folks.
You want one of the portable battery powered high speed die grinders and some metal cut off discs, you cut most locks and heavy duty chains with them in seconds. There are numerous youtube videos demonstrating them. Couple hundred dollars at home depot and no larger than a cordless drill.
Not endorsing this action, but for everyone's sake, treat these tools with the same respect you would if you had grown up around them. They can be very dangerous if misused.
Exactly this. Be very very careful approaching some rich asshole's security with a a tool mike this.
If it's on the beach itself just grab some shovels and dig under/ over. Make fences pointless!
Here's a list of companies that Khosla ventures invested in:
http://www.khoslaventures.com/portfolio/all-companies
Is anyone who works for or owns these companies reading this? Would you be willing to quit your job or return funding so as not to support a sociopath and to help make the world a better place?
Anyone know people who work for these companies? It would be great if you could (kindly) remind them of the types of people they are working to enrich every day and how those people are using their riches to abuse society. Bet we can change a few minds!