An entire generation came together once in this country. Young adults joined with only one idea in common- outrage at their government. These young people organized, made signs, sang songs and expressed their rage in non-violent protests. They were successful in their endeavor and the Vietnam war ended. History tells us that Vietnam is one of America's darkest, deadliest and worse decisions we have ever made. Okay, lets be real- a bunch of stoned teenagers put together grassroots protests and scared the powers that be enough so the mother fuckers would stop sending them to slaughter. Nonetheless, their government feared them, and we can learn from them.
An article in the Washington Post today highlights a recently discovered White House document called the "Presidential Advance Manual". Please read the enclosed document just linked from the ACLU website, it will open your eyes. In it you will see how The Administration has tried to 'deal' with the loud voice of dissent. It attempts to put in place a procedure, a literal set of directives to minimize the impact of people who disagree with the current policies of this country.
This is powerful document that represents the strength the American people have forgotten they have. King Bush and his cronies will attempt to marginalize and criminalize anyone who shows dissent. Reading this short document made me laugh and brought me to tears. It is validating yet chilling. To think- they would actually hire people to heckle others who are simply exercising their constitutional right to free speech. I am grateful for every hour that I have spent protesting and dispersing information. I do not regret a single moment of police custody. This document is a silent "THANK YOU" from The Administration.
We are living in the shadow of a police state. And yet, there is hope.
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