[RP TownTalk] Never Again

[Bruce Wernek]

I call or email my representatives in local, state, and federal governments to address issues of the day.  It's very convenient.  Google their name and you'll be directed to the related websites.

On the other hand, you can spend your time protesting.  I don't have time for this because I have to work and more importantly I don't think it's very effective.  Protestors are often bussed in from various areas.  A given representative has no way of knowing the will of his constituents in a throng of protesters from who knows where.  In my opinion, it's much more effective to contact your representative and make it clear to them how your feel on a given issue.  Then this information can be conveyed to the applicable decision makers.


-----Original Message-----
From: Dan Behrend <danbehrend at gmail.com>
To: TownTalk <towntalk at riverdale-park.org>
Sent: Mon, Jul 15, 2019 5:21 pm
Subject: Re: [RP TownTalk] Never Again

I think it's appropriate that a neighbor used TownTalk to share information about a local event related to an issue that she cares about.
Alison's message was consistent with the purpose of TownTalk ("[TownTalk] is a way for you to discuss anything you think might be of interest to other residents or the town's government."). It also doesn't fall under any prohibited categories (e.g., personal attacks, profanity, electioneering).
I've only seen a couple of news articles about Never Again. However, from what I've read, I wouldn't lump their demonstrations and nonviolent civil disobedience into the same category as a man accused of throwing "incendiary devices" while armed with a rifle.

Even if you don't agree with the views of those protesting or engaging in nonviolent civil disobedience, I find this information helpful to know what's going on in the area. On Saturday, I drove by a group of folks demonstrating in Mt. Rainier. Because of the location and context, it took me a minute to connect their signs with current events._______________________________________________
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-----Original Message-----
From: Dan Behrend <danbehrend at gmail.com>
To: TownTalk <towntalk at riverdale-park.org>
Sent: Mon, Jul 15, 2019 5:21 pm
Subject: Re: [RP TownTalk] Never Again

I think it's appropriate that a neighbor used TownTalk to share information about a local event related to an issue that she cares about.
Alison's message was consistent with the purpose of TownTalk ("[TownTalk] is a way for you to discuss anything you think might be of interest to other residents or the town's government."). It also doesn't fall under any prohibited categories (e.g., personal attacks, profanity, electioneering).
I've only seen a couple of news articles about Never Again. However, from what I've read, I wouldn't lump their demonstrations and nonviolent civil disobedience into the same category as a man accused of throwing "incendiary devices" while armed with a rifle.

Even if you don't agree with the views of those protesting or engaging in nonviolent civil disobedience, I find this information helpful to know what's going on in the area. On Saturday, I drove by a group of folks demonstrating in Mt. Rainier. Because of the location and context, it took me a minute to connect their signs with current events._______________________________________________
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