As the weeks wind down in preparation for the Nov. 4 election, our efforts to get Prop. 8 passed are increasing exponentially. Last night Chad and I went to the Moorpark High School Homecoming game and spent about 1 1/2 hours waving "Vote Yes" signs at all the passing cars/pedestrians from the corner of the busiest intersection. We had plans to go to the temple, but when our fearless leaders called us and told me that they had to go to Disneyland last night and wouldn't be able to head up this effort, well, of course we postponed our plans. We had about 22 people show up. Not nearly enough, but workable. We spread out over three different intersections and got busy. I wasn't surprised to get flipped off and yelled at ("No" people are always so very pleasant. And their use of certain very salty cusswords indicates their rudeness and lack of education). In fact, I wouldn't have counted it as a successful evening if we hadn't gotten some good f-bombs. Bring it on!!!
What I didn't realize was how much I ENJOYED provoking people in the name of a good cause. That is a part of my personality that I haven't tapped into much before. I don't know what that means, but I'm having fun with it and am not sure what to do next after Nov. 4! Maybe I'll take on the school board, or Ahnold...anyone have any ideas of a cause I can embrace?
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Good Job Laura! I went to my parents that night, they live across the street from the high school and I did see Chad and honked. I'm sorry I didn't see you and honk, I sure wouldn't have dropped an f-bomb though so I couldn't have added to your successful evening ;) I can't believe people sometimes....
Laura, you are brave. I've read you Prop 8 people have got the rest of CA scared. Go Laura!
You are hysterical! I started wondering what life after Nov 4 was going to like too. If you find a good cause, let me know and maybe I'll join you. I was thinking I might just have to go have a little chat with the school super. about the stinking buses dropping off kids in the parking lot when our kids are getting out. One of these days someone is going to get hurt.
I love it! "how much I enjoyed provoking people..." Good on ya! Did you hear CT passed it for legal gay marriage????
Yup, which means this fight will be yours next, Kirsty. Let me know when you are ready and I can give you all kinds of ideas on how to start up a grass-roots campaign. I love America! Even the little gals can have big voices, if we work hard enough!
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