Saturday rally

[x-forge.livejournal.com]

Well, someone must have been very good this year, because the wheels of bureaucracy have turned smoothly and perfectly. I just got off the phone with the appropriate authorities, and on behalf of HeliX, I will be receiving a notarized copy of a civil permit to hold a demonstration in Salem Center Park this Saturday.

Those who were paying attention may be aware that our local chapter of the Friends of Humanity happens to have the exact same agenda. Coincidence? Of course.

I've been advised that we have to set up at least 300 yards from wherever they've got their booths or platforms or whatever, and we're still obligated to follow all local laws and ordinances. This isn't to start a confrontation or any kind of fight - not even a civil debate. We're there to be a presence, to remind them that despite their best efforts, we're not going anywhere.

I'll be getting flyers and brochures from the printer this Friday, some basic stuff to have as handouts if people want them. Professor Xavier even wrote a really neat primer on mutation and stuff (yeah, I know it's just page 2 of the student handbook in a different font, but still) - we can use this as a chance to educate people, not just shout impotently at folks who won't listen.

If you want to go - don't do it because you want to stand up to the bigots. Don't do it because you think you've got something to prove. Do it because we've got a chance to help people understand us. A chance to stop people associating 'mutant' with 'fear'. Be willing to talk to people, let them know you're a real person behind the power they may be afraid of.

Anyone who really wants to make a difference is welcome.

EDIT: Terry, Angelo, Jamie, Clarice, Jennie, Dani, Paige, Kitty, Doug, and Catseye - I'll drop you guys an email later this week, we'll want to do this in shifts. As much as the whole "Strength in numbers" thing is a good axiom, last thing we need is to be accused of assembling a mob.

Comments

[x-siryn.livejournal.com]

I'm in. Obviously.

[x-skin.livejournal.com]

I'll be there.

[x-crowdofone.livejournal.com]

Sounds nifty, count me in.

[x-blink.livejournal.com]

you'd have to keep me away with an inhibitor.

now...what to wear?

[x-tarot.livejournal.com]

With the goals of this event, and your mutation?

We have two choices, I think. Promote how different you look physically but how harmless you really are, and wear (at the least, if you are permitted) your EMT jacket. Put the emphasis on your skin colour, but also on your torso so that people are forced to look at the jacket, and recognize that you are a upstanding member of society. As opposed to those juvinile delinquints who assault teenage girls in public places.

Alterantly, be yourself. Wear plaid. Put sparkley things in your hair. Be who you are.

[x-blink.livejournal.com]

I could wear my "EMTs are into bondage, Paramedics are into pain" t-shirt since I decorated it with ribbons and things. but somehow, I don't think this is the best of both worlds.

[x-roulette.livejournal.com]

So there.

[xp_daytripper]

Fuck. Fuckity fuck fuck.

Timing's shite - I'm going to have to stay clear. I'd give altogether the wrong impression.

[x-mirage.livejournal.com]

I'm going too.

they got me once...they won't twice.

[x-foliate.livejournal.com]

If you don't mind a little blonde girl with a big mouth going, I'll be sure to show up.

Let me know if you need any help before hand, okay?

[x-siryn.livejournal.com]

Is Yana coming too then? *ducks and runs*

[x-kitten.livejournal.com]

I am fully there.

[x-icarus.livejournal.com]

I'm going to have to bow out. Sorry.

[x-mirage.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

[x-siryn.livejournal.com]

Help me decide what to wear?

[x-blink.livejournal.com]

decisions, decisions.

[x-cypher.livejournal.com]

I am, in the words of the rap song, 'on it like a hornet'. Don't ask me what that means, but what _I_ mean is that I'm there.

[x-catseye.livejournal.com]

Catseye will go.

[x-forge.livejournal.com]

If you're sure it's a good idea with everything... thanks.

[x-catseye.livejournal.com]

Yes. Catseye is sure she wants to go.

[x-rahne.livejournal.com]

I think I can come. Had to check with the animal shelter.