I will do it. Will you?

[Marnieworld]

Cindy Sheehan has asked us to hold candlelight vigils tonight. Moveon.org is organizing them and at this moment it looks like there will be over 1500 organized vigils. The closest vigil to me is 7 miles from my house at 7:30pm. I work until after 5 with a 45 minute commute with the vigil I won't be able to unwind until close to 9pm I imagine only to get up at 6 tomorrow and start the grind again. Waaaaa! Poor me.

After letting myself procrastinate and debate with myself about registering because of this inconvenience I finally sickened myself to actually do something. So much of the time I wish that there was something to do and when I get a chance I get lost in apathy? Not today. Not anymore.

I was wishing last week that I could be in Crawford. Cindy Sheehan is a hero, an inspiration, a force of hope within all of this horror. This woman is camping in the wilderness, crying out to the world demanding answers. Why are we still at war in Iraq? What is this "noble cause" that her son died for? Her very presence highlights his presence in Crawford while soldiers continue to die and kill. She can't "go on with her life" why should he? We need to stand up and say why has this happened? We need to stand up and demand that the senseless killing should end now. We need to stop letting vague, empty rhetoric justify bloody horrific death by the thousands. Cindy is in the desert heat asking us to stand with her. This woman is doing so much for all of us and if she is asking something of us we should do it if we are at all capable. I can't get to Crawford but I sure as hell can get 7 miles away on a Wednesday night. It is truly the least we can do for all of the Caseys still there. So I will do it, will you?

For information about the vigils:
http://political.moveon.org/event/events/index.html?action_id=24

Incidentally I will be at the Carbon County Courthouse in PA tonight. Anyone nearby? Please come.

[graywarrior]

1. The one closest to me in Sarasota is closed at 25 people

I did not realize they had a limit of attendees.

[Marnieworld]

3. I think you should go anyway

People will most likely not show up even if they register. How could there be a limit to support?

[graywarrior]

9. I am planning to go. I hope thousands show up.

[no_to_war_economy]

2. i have 170 people with me, zip is 75010

i will be there in carrollton, TX

[movie_girl99]

4. we're up to 221 so far at the duck pond n/t

[no_to_war_economy]

22. that is freakin awesome

see ya there tonight!

[NoSheep]

5. Yes! Proudly.

:kick:

[demgurl]

6. I want to but can not.

I am cramping and the cramps are worse than you can imagine. I had planned on it but I honestly would be bent over and moaning with agony just like I was last night. I am doing my own candlelight vigil next weekend though and I know I will be in good shape by then.

demgurl

[GreenPartyVoter]

7. :^( Want some aspirin??

[demgurl]

16. Green...

sure, can you send some over the internet? Hubby will be home soon with some. Goodness knows my Tylenol just is not helping. I am going to go lie down with a heatwrap right now. Ugh!

demgurl

[GreenPartyVoter]

17. Tylenol never helps me either. Go rest and hopefully hubby will get

those pills to you asap. *hugs*

[Marnieworld]

8. Hey I've been there sister

Cramps suck big time. If you can't then you can't. I just know that I personally was avoiding for selfish trivial reasons and I wanted to kick some people off of their apathetic asses. I won't judge you if you can't make it just like if we can't go to Crawford or DC at the right times we shouldn't be judged. Light a candle in your window and meditate on peace. Oh and take some advil. ;-)

[demgurl]

15. Actual, I have been popping tylenol all day - no advil ...

just can't get out and drive although hubby is bringing some home to me. The first two days are just the worst! Although I knew it was coming - I cried all last night over the greatness of Camp Casey! Just try and stop me from crying- right now you can't!!!

demgurl

[Marnieworld]

20. Aw demgurl!

:hug:

You'll be there in spirit most definitely. It sucks how your period can make you super weepy too. Not like there isn't a shortage of reasons to cry lately.

[elare]

37. See your OB-GYN

There are prescription medications available for severe cramps (non-narcotic). I suffered for years before finding that out (missed days of work almost every month).

[LeftNYC]

10. Will anyone else be at 76th and C. Park West tonight...

I will be there...

[Marnieworld]

11. Rock on you!

I'm sure some people will be there. Whether they are there for the vigil is a different story. I imagine in Manhattan it may grow as people realize what is happening. I would love it if they organized a weekly vigil as long as Cindy is holding hers.

[LeftNYC]

12. There are vigils all over the city...Union Square will probably

have a ton of people...I am hoping to get a good crowd at 76th

[stillcool]

13. i'm pretty excited for the opportunity...

to show some kind of support!

[Richard Steele]

14. 302 of us are signed up here in Durham!

17 Aug
07:30
Durham Supports Cindy Sheehan
at Brightleaf Square Gregson & Main
302 registered participant(s) (1000 maximum)
Durham
NC
27701
Hosted by Cathy Moore

[Marnieworld]

21. Wow! That should be great!

I was the 10th person to register at mine but any vigil is better than no vigil.

[toey]

18. 243 here in Indianapolis are registered for one and the other is full!

[cmd]

19. I'll be at one.

Tuscarawas County Courthouse - 7:30

[OhioChick]

23. The one closest to me is full..............

My family and I want to go so badly. Should we show up there, anyway..........or what?

[Marnieworld]

25. I would

There are bound to be a few no shows and I can only imagine that the bigger the turnout the bigger the impact. Don't forget to take pictures.

[OhioChick]

26. Thanks........

I likely will go anyway. I can't see them turning people away. Will try to get some pictures, as well.

[Midlodemocrat]

24. The ones near me are already closed.

So, a couple of my friends are having one here instead.

[HereSince1628]

27. Closed? Municipal limits on size of the group?

I'm glad that's not a problem at the War Memorial in Milwaukee.

[Midlodemocrat]

28. No, the ones near me are in private residences.

There is one scheduled for downtown, but I don't think I can get there. I am supposed to be on vacation, but am spending all my time on DU.

[Generic Other]

34. Go anyway!

No one is going to stop you. The move-on page asked us to invite others which many did. Not all have computers, but many have said they will come.

My vigil has room for 800+. We got a church.

[Midlodemocrat]

35. I think I will, but just stay in the street.

[City Lights]

29. I've got a prior commitment and won't be able to get one

by 7:30, so we're going to hold our own vigil at home.

[flvegan]

30. Me and 128 of think alikes will be together in Tampa tonight.

Organized by a friend of mine who I am SO very proud of!

[Marnieworld]

32. Yay!

Tampa rocks! Go Bucs!

[smartvoter]

31. I'm going to try like hell to make it to one. nt

[Geoff R. Casavant]

33. Any Houston vigils?

Be glad to attend, where and when?

Otherwise I'll be a vigil of one in my front yard.

[Marnieworld]

36. Here ya go

Link to entire list of vigils near you in 77072

http://political.moveon.org/event/events/index.html?action_id=24&search_distance=10&search_zip=77002&submit=Search

A few:

17 Aug
07:30 Candlelight Vigil for Peace II - 0 miles away
Mecom Fountain (across the street from the Warwick Hotel)
291 registered participant(s) (500 maximum)
Houston
TX
77002
Hosted by James Hanlin
Description The response has been overwhelming and I was unable to increase the maximum number of attendees on the first event, so here's another invitation to the same vigil. The more, the better - please come!

17 Aug
07:30 Candlelight Vigil for Peace - 2 miles away
Mecom Fountain (across from the Warwick Hotel)
100 registered participant(s) (100 maximum) Event is full
Houston
TX
77006
Hosted by James Hanlin
Description Candlelight Vigil for Peace at the Mecom Fountain

17 Aug
07:30 Vigil on Dunlavy Bridge - 3 miles away
Dunlavy @ SW Freeway ( 59 South )
100 registered participant(s) (100 maximum) Event is full
Houston
TX
77098
Hosted by T Bradley
Description Candlelight Vigil for Cindy along the bridge walkways over the Southwest Freeway. All, in peace, are welcome. United, we'll stand.

[Geoff R. Casavant]

39. Thanks

Found one right down the street from my house -- only 5 people tho, but that's 5x better than me on my lonesome.

[Marnieworld]

40. My vigil has 10

I'll feel a little shy honestly but I'll deal with it cause I can't imagine not doing something.

[walldude]

38. Arvada Colorado 7:30pm

My whole family is going... I think it's full up it's at a park and they only had space for 100 people.. Will take pictures and post them tonight.

[politicat]

41. Going to Westminster, CO. Not Full!!

If any Colorado Denver metro folk are looking for a place to go, Westminster could use the help.

the 104 bus line drops right at the park, and runs late.