I Admire This Man For His Courage

I just read this article, and I’m deeply impressed.

Ten years in prison? Your career? Or just your permanent record?

From Rising Tide:

A little over two years ago, .. Tim DeChristopher put it all on the line when he entered a federal auction and derailed it so that oil and gas companies could not destroy one of the most beautiful and unique areas on the planet.

Posing as a legitimate bidder, the then 27 year old student bid on, and won, the rights to thousands of acres of federal land, which, as it turns out, surround and abut some of the most incredibly beautiful, dreamlike landscapes on the planet, at Arches National Monument.

This is the kind of courage that makes a difference in the world.

Tim, you are a legend. I admire you and I wish I had the courage that you have. People like you will change the world. I’m short of words.

What else can I say? What could I add? You said it best yourself already, all I can do is help spread the word.