Participating in 9-12

Since I didn't go to Washington DC for the 9-12 March, I decided to attend a local Washington (State) 9-12 Event. There was a local 9-12 demonstration where Hwy 520 ends in the Redmond/Avondale area from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm. It was a bright sunny day, but a little toasty. Some people from the local conservative groups were nice enough to provide water. The crowd was a mix of young and old of different ethnic groups. There were even a few children who were having quite a good time, and getting a lesson in Civics at the same time. One old fellow had a sign that said "I'm 90. Please let me live." He was great! He brought a trumpet, and he played it very well.

A few dissenting people drove by but their responses were unintelligible, gibbering rage. Quite a few people honked their horns in approval. When the truckers drove by, you could easily tell by their responses the independent truckers from the teamsters. The independent truckers would honk their approval, and the teamsters would give us the finger.

The difference in behavior seems consistent with other demonstrations. The so-called "mob" was polite and orderly, while the Union and liberal dissenters were rage-filled and vulgar.