Reply #22: A Few Reports from July 8 ENOUGH [View All]

In Cleveland

First Cleveland ENOUGH protest has been held with three people, all of us parents of active duty military! Mostly ignored. A few friendly folks stopped to chat and some honked and waved. One guy yelled from his car, "We've had enough of YOU!" We wondered WHO he thought we were, and I offered the the suggestion that one of our group members bears a slight resemblance to Cindy Sheehan.

In Los Angeles

We counted 32 at mid-point Wes, and I think several more joined up afterwards, so I'd say it was a very respectable first showing (that is in LA of course). It was rather poetic to be facing the Veterans Memorial cemetery across the street from the Federal Bldg... We made enough noise for a crowd of 100 though... with each passing honk, we all woohooed! ... Three city bus drivers honked repeatedly with determination.... Huge firetruck pulled up, when I showed him my "ENOUGH" sign, the fireman gave a distinctive agreement nod our way.... One passing motorcyclist was so enthused he did a wheeley right in the middle of Wilshire Blvd to show his agreement!

In a small town in Maine

A protest of one checking in. Okay, there are only 600 people living in my town, and getting one person, me, to stand out while wearing an Enough shirt, is just the beginning. I'll find some friends for next week.

In Federal Way WA

We had 10 people attend the July 8th protest. At this initial "ENOUGH" protest, we brought an assortment of signs, including a few "ENOUGH" ones. The traffic passes by too rapidly to be able to offer up any sort of explanation or elaboration on the declaration of "ENOUGH." As time goes by and people become familiarized with the reason for our presence on the corner, the percentage of "ENOUGH" signs will increase. We received plenty of affirmative honks from the passing motorists and a few not-so-friendly gestures.

In Philadelphia

3 in Philadelphia. We mostly talked amongst ourselves about the goings on in Washington DC and the future of the revolution. Next week shooting for 7! The Declaration of Independence was only signed by 56 dudes and now that's 300 million or so!

In San Diego

At noon there were two of us but soon there were 6 and near the end we added three more. With few people notified and almost no advance notice, that was a GREAT turnout. This is a fairly conservative area of San Diego North County. We'll do it again next week. It is at the corner of Twin Peaks and Pomerado Rd. on the San Diego/Poway border. Our location is a very busy intersection; we had many very enthusiastic honkers, wavers, thumbs uppers, and very few negatives.

In Santa Fe

I stood on the corner in front of the Roundhouse with my sign(s) and my tee(s)... no one joined in.... I'm also thinking of painting an umbrella, black one, with white words around it "ENOUGH?"..... It was hot outside and the umbrella might get more attention?

In Wilmington NC

In front of the Federal courthouse. 2 people strong this week but met quite a few people willing to stand with us next week. The courthouse faces the Cape Fear river in downtown Wilmington and there was plenty of foot traffic with plenty of tourist in town. Most people just walked by without any acknowledgment positive or negative. Many gave a polite nod and smile. The few that asked what the enough t-shirts were about responded with enthusiasm when we explained we had enough of the direction the administration was taking this country. I met at least 3 people who said they might join us next week. But I've got two other's i'm sure will join me next week.