The Washington rallies

Dear People -

Today, is as good a day as any to share how I feel about the various "rallies" that have and are going to take place in Washington D.C.  Specifically, Glen Beck's "Restore Honor" rally and the soon-to-be Jon Stewart "Restoring Sanity" event.

Being a French citizen (oh, I haven't told you that yet.  Well, I am, Born there, lived here most of my life, and am in the process of becoming a citizen; I am legal by the way)... the French take to the street ALL the time.  There isn't a week when there isn't a "stop traffic" rally - usually organized by unions.

So, I'm used to rallies -- yet, I must say, this does not happen every day in America.  So, I'm taking notice.  And, people are coming from far away to support their position(s) - France is a lot smaller - so technically, less of a big deal to show up for a rally in Paris. (Just being geographically honest).

Now - as to whether or not I "agree" with the content and message of either rally is not something I'm going to blog about (I'm not that crazy), but I'd be willing to have a conversation :)

What I see, People, is a lot of people getting off their couches, and that, ultimately is a good thing.

I don't like it when I witness name calling and segregation based on ideologies... why? because "We ARE The People" -- what? some of us aren't American (okay, technically, I'm not - maybe that's why those three words have my complete attention at this moment in U.S. (us!!! - -we live in the country of "us" -- come on People!)

MY POINT ABOUT THE RALLIES IS THIS: WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE RALLIES?

Where are the truly democratic practices where citizens (and permanent residents like moi!) can go and figure things out? Express themselves, organize, and take action.

That's my life's passion - creating a democratic practice that lives and breathes in every community, like soccer practice.   Getting a little soccer ball inside a big goal net, isn't easy, and neither is democracy! 

I need democracy practice!!!

Don't you?

Until next time, yours in humor, passion, and ... French cheese,

Veronique