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Sponsor a Nazi

Submitted by Rob Richards on Wed, 01/25/2006 - 2:22pm.

I disagree with the tactics used by the Nazi protestors just as much as I disagree with the Nazis. That being said, I've been thinking of things we can do should they return. Rumor has it they might be coming back for a larger event at the capital on July 4th. We had a Bread & Roses staff meeting this morning and the Nazi subject came up. One of my fellow staffers suggested having a pledge drive throughout the community where people would "sponsor a Nazi". The more Nazis show up, the more money is collected. My thought is that the money raised could be used to have some kind of community event where everyone is invited and diversity is celebrated.

Does this sound like a plausible idea to anyone?

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Sounds like an excellent idea

Submitted by Sarah on Wed, 01/25/2006 - 4:04pm.

Sounds like an excellent idea to me!

I figure there is room enough for all of us, for diverse strategies and tactics.

I LOVE this idea!! It's a pr

Submitted by The Rambling Taoist on Thu, 01/26/2006 - 11:31am.

I LOVE this idea!! It's a prime example of how to turn a perceived negative into a tangible positive. Kudos to your fellow staffer for thinking outside the box.

yah

Submitted by will_is_ok on Thu, 01/26/2006 - 9:30pm.

yah

Yes, Rob, I like this idea. P

Submitted by Robert Whitlock on Thu, 01/26/2006 - 11:21pm.

Yes, Rob, I like this idea. Perhaps the money raised could be used to sponsor nonviolence workshops in the community.

Who's making the pledge forms

Submitted by Robert Whitlock on Thu, 01/26/2006 - 11:22pm.

Who's making the pledge forms/tickets? I will personally pledge 50 cents per Nazi, (maximum $20.)

I couldn't possibly do all of

Submitted by Rob Richards on Fri, 01/27/2006 - 9:42am.

I couldn't possibly do all of the work myself. I would be willing to design the pledge forms. How about we make this a group effort, then OlyBloggers can decide what we want to do with the proceeds.

I would be against workshops, because I've been to them, and they are too long and get boring. I'm for a diversity celebration at Sylvester Park.

Diversity celebration at the

Submitted by Sarah on Fri, 01/27/2006 - 10:44am.

Diversity celebration at the park sounds perfect.

I think that is a really exce

Submitted by undercovers on Fri, 01/27/2006 - 11:16am.

I think that is a really excellent idea.

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