The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #51729   Message #910993
Posted By: Bobert
15-Mar-03 - 08:35 PM
Thread Name: BS: Actions to promote peace
Subject: RE: BS: Actions to promote peace
Man oh man! Big day in D.C.! Reminded me of the Moritoruium demonstration during the Vietmen War, just more creative. I have no idea how many folks were in attendence but over 200,000 is a safe and probably very conservative figure.

Them police presence was on the "overkill" side with the 2 miles march route lined on both sides wityh police every four feet or so. Way too many. Plus, the police had two helicopters flying in a tight circle overhead which was distracting.

But what I came away with was my continued amazement of the "kids", aged 18 to 20 something. These kids are great. The are super creative and motivated. And they can play some mean drums. There must have been over a hundred different drum groups with their African drums bringing so much to the event. Made me forget how bad my feet hurt.

Lots of folks took picture of my sign which read "Whose God are you hearing, Mr. Bush & Co?" which has now survived three major demonstrations in the last few months.

All and all, though I can barely walk tonight, I'm content that I did what the Holy Spirit asked of me. Hopefully, Mr. Bush will hear the voice of the Holy Spirit, 'cause right now he is a lost soul.

Peace...

Bobert