What is Monkeywrenching?

Monkeywrenching is a form of sabotage that focuses on creating serious economic damage, thereby temporarily or permanently stopping the activities that the perpetrator believes are undesirable. The activity is closely linked to the environmental movement, although Monkeywrenching also accepted other causes. Different saboters follow different ethical codes, and for those who could seek inspiration, a number of guides have been published to create this type of damage. In 1918, the term "throwing the key in the works" was used specifically in connection with industrial sabotage. Activists who fought for better working conditions and paid could decide to directly damage corporate machines in the hope that they will cause peace in factory operations. While the device has been repaired, workers could submit their requests. Staff of the aptellion deliberately destroy the machinery owned by companies with dubious practices, in the hope of turning them off.

In 1975, Edward Abbey The Monkey Wrench Gang was published and Monkeywrenching was forever with environmental activism. The alleged fictitious book has documented the adventure of the Miscreant crew, which tried to stop the development and expansion of the American West. For many environmental activists, the book has become a Bible, romanticized this type of sabotage, and also provided practical tips and techniques. Ten years later, Dave Forman published Ecodefense , a kind of monkeywrenching manual, who defended "ecotage" to save the natural environment before it was destroyed.

Acts Monkeywrenching can range from benign to potentially very dangerous. The band can decide to try and permanently to invite machines and equipment, or may try to cause damage that will only require repairs. In the first sense, this is to stop development, while in the second, Škoda buys more time to negotiate and discuss the problem.

Environmental activists are divided into Monkeywrenching. Some accept it as a valid protest method, while others believe it eventually hurts the environmental movement. Supporters can also be divided into which types of monkeys are acceptable, and some people seek to prevent damage to living organisms. Others are less cautious and people were injured or killed as a result of such sabotage activities. In general, it is considered polite to warn companies about potentially dangerous forms of Monkeywrenching, such as sabotage on heavy equipment that can lead to injury to the operator.