[Peace] Coffin and Guns?

[Robert Dunn]

i second that, we need to have effective and non alienating/threatening 
presence there.
Robert


>From: Barbara Dyskant <bdyskant at earthlink.net>
>To: Peace at lists.groogroo.com
>Subject: [Peace] Coffin and Guns?
>Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2002 16:50:02 -0600
>
>Hi all,
>
>I don't know if I should comment, as I won't be there, but I'm nervous
>about having gun-like things that are at all realistic-looking in our
>march, even though it's dramatic and would make a point.  Is there anything
>else someone could use to make the point?  I'm concerned that this could
>cause an escalation against us, even if the police are contacted. in
>advance.   I don't want to sound like a "wimp" but things are already
>inflamed, and I want to make absolutely sure our peaceful message does get
>through without unduly raising up people's fears, and possibly jeopardizing
>our truce with the "law" for our much needed weekly presence.
>
>  I want to maximize our chances for the best rapport with the non-activist
>community, who we see and interact with when we are on No. Prospect, and
>with whom we have done so well.
>
>I like the coffin with "Humanity" on it-- perhaps something with a dollar
>sign would make sense (a large paper mache weapon-like thing, or even an
>exaggerated  posterboard/papier-mache weapon-shaped cut-out -  with $$$$$
>and an oil barrel prominently displayed/painted on it might make the
>message -- even better, several of them).
>
>Thanks for everything!
>
>Barbara
>
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