Silent Vigil
There were about 75 people on the steps of the Federal Building in Kennedy Plaza. Most were holding signs, but some managed to keep candles lit despite the heavy wind. We were there to honor the more than 1,000 Americans and uncounted Iraqi citizens who have died since this war began. This misbegotten war with no clear end in sight.We gathered, stood for a moment of silence, and then disbursed.
During the twenty minutes or so before the silence, I learned the reason I haven't been as successful a politician as I might have been. I pushed my way to be interviewed by folks from Channel 10 and 12. And I was embarrassed. There I was, just another politician, shoving my face into the microphone.
Maybe it'll work, too. Maybe I'll be on the news and some of you will see me. I'd like to think that the goal of bringing a peace maker into Congress is worth the embarrassment.
I'll have a few slots on the radio on Monday. Call in and say why you oppose the war, support the elmination of dependence on fossil fuels, and see the need to fund initiatives like No Child Left Behind.
- 11am on WPRO 630 AM - Steve Kass
-4:30 pm on WHJJ 920 AM- Arlene Violet Show
In other news, a nice article in the Providence Phoenix, TALKING POLITICS Democrat challenges Kennedy on support for war. They managed to print all the things I oughtn't have said. So it goes.
Also, an excellent piece in East Side Monthly. I'll try to get the text up soon. Just so you know, I'm not running against Bill Harley, but against Patrick Kennedy.
posted by Mark Binder @ 7:54 PM
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