that is very admirable; I know I'd appreciate being taken in. the group I am traveling with will drive overnight, participate, and drive overnight back. I'm amazed at the turnout expected, even the small town I am from is sending representation. living where you do, I suppose a lot of 'making history' happens, although it probably never seems so at the time. that is the most exciting part, I think.
*salutes you for taking action against the hopefully-not-forthcoming war*
My younger brother is a local (St. Paul, MN metro area) delegate of the Fellowship for Reconciliation, and always seems to be jetting hither-and-thither for marches and demonstrations.(It's not unusual for me to phone him and find he's left for the weekend to protest at the S.O.A.). I greatly admire his efforts (and yours).
Sometimes I feel inadequate in my efforts, tethered to my home base, doing grass roots anti-violence work. But I've convinced myself that these endeavors "count" on any level.
I seldom participate in marches or protests - individualism doesn't seem to count for much, and the "home base" participation probably affects more in the long run. these protests are only attention ploys, though I don't know how fair it is to rate one level of participation above another. Your brother sounds like an incredible individual, and I wouldn't doubt that your efforts are equally important. these are uncertain times, it's pretty scary.
okay, so, i live in DC, yet i am completely out of the know about everything that goes on here.. so, what's the scoop on this protest? (and, by the way, it is REALLY FUCKING COLD... bring a scarf)
this is perhaps the most informative article I've found, if slightly biased. basically, there are a ton of buses and vans and things coming from everywhere to march in promotion of peace and disapproval of nuclear weaponry (MLK day has a great deal to do with the timing). saturday, 11 am on the west side of the capitol building, something like 500,000 people are expected.
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it's always odd realizing that stuff that happens outside our door
brings people from all over.
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My younger brother is a local (St. Paul, MN metro area) delegate of the Fellowship for Reconciliation, and always seems to be jetting hither-and-thither for marches and demonstrations.(It's not unusual for me to phone him and find he's left for the weekend to protest at the S.O.A.). I greatly admire his efforts (and yours).
Sometimes I feel inadequate in my efforts, tethered to my home base, doing grass roots anti-violence work. But I've convinced myself that these endeavors "count" on any level.
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