Last fall, after the last big national antiwar event, we read a lot of discussions about message: are profanity, obscenity and Anti-American rhetoric counter-productive? Some of us had a problem with the tone of ANSWER, if I recall. Along with some contempt for "giant puppets" and "circus-like" costumes, which I tend to like as you can see, if you scroll down.
But back to my example.
My local Peace & Justice group does two vigils a week at busy intersections in Seattle: 8-20 members participate on Sundays in a Yuppie shopping area, and 3-6 on a weekday afternoon in my modest neighborhood with many immigrant and non-white residents.
At both locations, we usually have a good deal of support from passing drivers & pedestrians; lots of honks and approval.
On a blustery day this week, I noticed a difference.
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