US Uncut San Diego Raises a Ruckus at Bank of America

Photo copyright © Merton Gaudette 2011


A feisty group of “uncutters” raised a ruckus on the sidewalk in front of the Bank of America at 8th & University in San Diego on Saturday April 23rd.

Fifteen people picketed, chanted and distributed informational leaflets during busy noon-time Saturday traffic on the main street of San Diego’s Hillcrest neighborhood. Chants included “Move your money, don’t delay, take it out of B of A!” and “B of A keeps you poor, moves their money all off-shore.” Members wore “Uncle Sam” hats and kept the beat with tambourine and woodblock. Signs included the iconic US Uncut logo and stated “Greed is a Weapon of Mass Destruction”, “Real Patriots Pay Their Taxes, “B of A Cheats America”, “Human Need not Corporate Greed” and “No Corporation Left Behind.” Drivers honked their horns, waving and cheering in support.

All this to raise awareness of Bank of America’s shameful record of tax avoidance. At US Uncut our message is clear: there should be no more cuts to essential services and social programs until corporations like Bank of America pay their fair share. We won’t accept the government’s attempts to shift the burden of the budget deficit onto the backs of hard-working citizens while corporate America walks away scott free.

One local member entered the bank and finalized closing her account, emerging to congratulatory cheers. Numerous passers-by talked to leaflet distributors, asking questions about our protest and how to move their money.

Who knew that shaming corporate America and educating the public about such a serious issue could be so much fun?! If you want to join in on US Uncut San Diego’s next action, become a member! You don’t have to be a member to stand with us, but if you would like to be, find us on Facebook at US Uncut | San Diego. If you don’t use Facebook, you can contact us with the form on this site’s ”suggest an action” tab.