Okay, okay.

So this whole DNC thing has honestly gotten to me a bit.  There is a constant threat to my city– a city I realized today that I take a whole lot of pride in. The fear bug bit me.  I admit it.

Aside from the dramatic craziness that *could* happen upon us, there really hasn’t been a whole lot out there.  Yes, there have been protesters flooding the streets of downtown Denver, but it’s not been a whole lot different than any one of our parade-filled holiday weekends.  Only the parades aren’t necessarily parades, they’re political folks with signs and costumes and a possible arrest here or there.  And several leaders of these marches/protests are big names.  Woo hoo.  I know.

There were 13 anti-abortion protesters who were peacefully arrested.  That was pretty cool, I guess.  They’re trying to make a point, and I get that… but was it worth having a permanent black mark on their record?  Meh.  They’re not riding on the same horse I ride, though, so I guess I’m a bit ambivalent about it.

I kinda like that so many people are out there protesting.  I like seeing people who are able to express their political and religious opinions freely.  THAT’S why I love America– it’s the freedom to say and do what you need to do.

There has been a HUGE police presence, which sort of gives me the heebie jeebies.  Denver’s not like that.  There really aren’t that many police roaming the streets.  I know they have a purpose and all– and they’re doing a good job of holding their tempers.  I doubt I could do that.   Of course, there’s such a HUGE media presence as well.  Maybe that’s yet another piece of the puzzle keeping all these crazies under control.

Anyway, the pictures from today really were sort of inspiring.  Even if I don’t agree with half of the people out there (don’t even get me started), I do appreciate that they’re out there publicly supporting what they stand for.

Pray for peace in my city.  I’d be devastated for anything other than an uneventful convention.

5 Comments »

1. 

   That is the great thing about America - freedom of expression, freedom to protest peacefully and so many other freedoms and liberties we take for granted on a daily basis. I guess it would be refreshing to watch the exercise of these freedoms take place…wish I were there!!

   Comment by Roschelle — August 27, 2008 @ 12:13 am

2. 

   Honestly, I wish it was somewhere other than here, the place where I call home… obviously I can’t change that, so I will continue to focus on peace!

   Comment by POHA — August 27, 2008 @ 7:15 am

3. 

   The protesters are there because the media are there - and the media are willing to give them time and attention, whether they deserve it or not. Their very presence there (the protesters) becomes news, because the media think we want that kind of news. There is no balance. There is no fairness. It isn’t news - it’s sensationalism.

   Comment by lceel — August 27, 2008 @ 8:07 am

4. 

   Love the photo link.
   Is it bad to say that I’m glad the Code Pink people got taken away?? Those people are NUTTERS!!!!!!!

   Have you ever watched this? It’s like my favorite Daily Show bit (and that’s a steep category).
   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_cV15mipeg

   My favorite line?? “Wouldn’t it be great it there was an organization to protect that right?”

   Dumb Code Pink Girl: “YEAH!!!!!”

   Comment by Colleen — August 31, 2008 @ 6:42 pm

5. 

   Interesting.
   The DNC spent millions on thisconvention.
   But most of that money could have gone to charitys
   like the vets or homeless.

   Hmm……makes you think.

   Comment by Rastlin — September 12, 2008 @ 3:13 pm

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