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Today's Protest Rally!
Nov 15 2008, 6:18 PM EST | Post edited: Nov 15 2008, 6:18 PM EST
What was that?

I'd be interested in hearing from you.

I just responded to a forum on the Join The Impact site, under the title The Protest to Nowhere, with the following message:


I couldn't agree more!

Thank You L.W. Smith. - I just got back and wanted first to see what others were saying about their experience at today's event. All the hours, energy, & money I personally spent in preparation for what? - To be condescendingly spoke to the obviously preconceived agenda message: Peacefully demonstrate, with love & harmony for everyone. (In other words - Don't Make Waves. How dumb do they think we are to talk to us like we are in kindergarten! I found it offensive & embarrassed by my city officials using this tactic.

Just state your agenda- No Violence!. Fine, I agree. Now how are we going to fight this issue? - But No, nowhere was the word Fight used. Instead, we were treated to a 60's Love-In. Complete with music & prayer. I didn't see any broadcast cameras; we were hidden off the street sequestered in a courtyard in front of an empty city hall on a weekend.

I want to know who the architect behind this? Is it here, my city officials, or the YES On 8 proponents? -

If you know contact me at ddginc@me.com. Rather than give up, let’s fix this or create an effort more to our liking.

I’m contacting my city newspaper to share my experience.

Mike S.
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Jen.D.
1. RE: Today's Protest Rally!
Nov 15 2008, 6:25 PM EST | Post edited: Nov 15 2008, 6:25 PM EST
Today's rally was sponsored and put together by The Center in Long Beach. They specifically stated under the Intent/Purpose that it was NOT another protest, but a peaceful rally intended to bring us together.

http://www.centerlb.org/programs/Prop-8-updates.html
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