Gun Control Reform Activism

Laurian

(2,593 posts) Fri Apr 12, 2013, 05:59 PM Apr 2013

I'm planning to keep my commitment to do what I can to reduce

gun violence by attending the Mayors Against Illegal Guns rally in downtown Atlanta tomorrow. I must admit to a little trepidation though, as I suspect we will see some counter demonstrators there packing heat.....

I will keep my 5 grandchildren in mind and forge ahead. I really hope there is a good turnout, but any show of support in this red state will do.

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I'm planning to keep my commitment to do what I can to reduce (Original Post) Laurian Apr 2013 OP

Thank you. Robb Apr 2013 #1

The sight of armed kooks will reinforce your sense of mission. TheCowsCameHome Apr 2013 #2

Go for it Granny! defacto7 Apr 2013 #3

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How was it? ellisonz Apr 2013 #7

Pretty small turnout (I'm guessing maybe 75 people), but I can't be Laurian Apr 2013 #8

Robb

(39,665 posts)

1. Thank you.

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Fri Apr 12, 2013, 06:32 PM

Apr 2013

Bring a camera, stay safe, and let us know how it goes!

TheCowsCameHome

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2. The sight of armed kooks will reinforce your sense of mission.

Reply to Laurian (Original post)

Fri Apr 12, 2013, 06:43 PM

Apr 2013

Those idiots do more harm to themselves and their cause than they are capable of realizing.

Peace.

defacto7

(13,610 posts)

3. Go for it Granny!

Reply to Laurian (Original post)

Sat Apr 13, 2013, 01:49 AM

Apr 2013

and stay safe! Just be there, that's enough. Don't go taking on any of those thugs out there!

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ellisonz

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7. How was it?

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Sun Apr 14, 2013, 01:31 PM

Apr 2013

Laurian

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8. Pretty small turnout (I'm guessing maybe 75 people), but I can't be

Reply to ellisonz (Reply #7)

Sun Apr 14, 2013, 02:00 PM

Apr 2013

too discouraged since this IS Georgia and I really didn't see any promotion for it leading up to the rally. I only became aware of it through an email because I had signed up online with Mayors Against Illegal Guns.

Activists were signing up volunteers and one woman I spoke with who has been active in other causes (she specially mentioned women's rights) said she thought time and determination would build the movement.

My impression was that there were more women than men in attendance and that reinforced my feeling that women are out in front on this issue......and I believe in the power of women!

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