This is the anniversary of the attacks on 9/11. Prayer may not be your way and to be honest it isn't mine either. However, every 9/11 I always say a prayer, once a year and different every year. Foolish I know, but I do. So if prayer is your way, this message may appeal to you.
On 9/11 my uncle Wilfred, a priest, was going to fly to California. The flight he was going to be on was overbooked, and he gave up his seat for someone else to go on that flight. That plane hit one of the Twin Towers.
Life is like that isn't it? Sometimes we just luck out. Kindness led my uncle to not be on that plane. Perhaps if we were all kinder to each other we would all luck out.
God bless America.
Amen
Friday, September 11, 2009
March Tomorrow
Grass roots- the common or ordinary people, esp. as contrasted with the leadership or elite of a political party, social organization.
In other words, a genuine movement by people not directed by an organization or political party.
So lets fast forward to tomorrow, where a "Walk for Real Security" will be taking place downtown by the Progressives from UMaine. Lets examine their message:
We need folks who are willing to act as peacekeepers on Saturday in case hecklers show up. Let us know if you can arrive at Davenport Park around 11:45 to meet with Larry Dansinger who will coordinate the peacekeeping team. We will have handouts about dealing with hecklers available. We will also have signs for people to carry.
The walk is being organized by area peace & justice groups to demonstrate there is a visible and vital grassroots movement calling for policies and priorities focused on meeting human needs.
Message condensation over. Lets translate:
We need folks who are willing to act as peacekeepers on Saturday in case hecklers show up. We will have handouts about dealing with hecklers available. We will also have signs for people to carry.
Translation over. It seems translation is not necessary, only common sense. Think of this when considering what grass roots is, now lets translate again:
The walk is being organized by area peace & justice groups to demonstrate there is a visible and vital grassroots movement calling for policies and priorities focused on meeting human needs.
Translation over. It seems again common sense is only necessary. If the walk is being organized by peace and justice groups, does this not instantly destroy the "grass roots" description? See, I'm a grass roots person. I write this blog of my own power, and I am going to go down there to ask them questions of my own will. I am not "organized" into marching for anyone.
Yes, you read correctly, I will be attending to ask questions. I want to have a discussion with them, and what better time than a three mile walk on a beautiful Saturday? I will bring an audio recorder which I hope will not be drowned out by the traffic.
See, this blog has a purpose. It is to inform people. This march is also to inform people, but marches occur every day in D.C. but they are never heard. This, I believe, will have the same result. Which is why I am going to ask first about why a march, and secondly what their beliefs are. Their "peacekeepers" will hopefully not charge me with their blue helmets. That was a joke. You know: HAHA HEHE. Critic.
In other words, a genuine movement by people not directed by an organization or political party.
So lets fast forward to tomorrow, where a "Walk for Real Security" will be taking place downtown by the Progressives from UMaine. Lets examine their message:
We need folks who are willing to act as peacekeepers on Saturday in case hecklers show up. Let us know if you can arrive at Davenport Park around 11:45 to meet with Larry Dansinger who will coordinate the peacekeeping team. We will have handouts about dealing with hecklers available. We will also have signs for people to carry.
The walk is being organized by area peace & justice groups to demonstrate there is a visible and vital grassroots movement calling for policies and priorities focused on meeting human needs.
Message condensation over. Lets translate:
We need folks who are willing to act as peacekeepers on Saturday in case hecklers show up. We will have handouts about dealing with hecklers available. We will also have signs for people to carry.
Translation over. It seems translation is not necessary, only common sense. Think of this when considering what grass roots is, now lets translate again:
The walk is being organized by area peace & justice groups to demonstrate there is a visible and vital grassroots movement calling for policies and priorities focused on meeting human needs.
Translation over. It seems again common sense is only necessary. If the walk is being organized by peace and justice groups, does this not instantly destroy the "grass roots" description? See, I'm a grass roots person. I write this blog of my own power, and I am going to go down there to ask them questions of my own will. I am not "organized" into marching for anyone.
Yes, you read correctly, I will be attending to ask questions. I want to have a discussion with them, and what better time than a three mile walk on a beautiful Saturday? I will bring an audio recorder which I hope will not be drowned out by the traffic.
See, this blog has a purpose. It is to inform people. This march is also to inform people, but marches occur every day in D.C. but they are never heard. This, I believe, will have the same result. Which is why I am going to ask first about why a march, and secondly what their beliefs are. Their "peacekeepers" will hopefully not charge me with their blue helmets. That was a joke. You know: HAHA HEHE. Critic.
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