Balloon Ceremony Idea for Camp Casey

[LibertyLou]

As I lay awake last night wondering what actions, even if only symbolic, could generate even more interest in Cindy's principled stand.

I came up with an idea for the ceremonial release of helium filled balloons, which could be used to signify a number of different things.

The balloons could all be yellow, or say, pink in color.

The balloons could be limited in number, say to 1800 or so to symbolize every single American who has died in Bush's lie. Or, perhaps 25,000 to 100,000 balloons of a contrasting color to symbolize the reported deaths of Iraqi civilians for this war.

The balloons could be released with little white crosses hanging from them, or perhaps a small note with instructions to write the White House asking the President: "Why Do They Have to Die for a Lie?" or "What Are You Afraid Of? Meet With Cindy", or any number of things.

Or, the balloons could be purchased, as a fund-raising effort, by those who have made the journey to join with Cindy in her steadfast determination to have the President stop using the memory of her dead son to justify his lies. That way, every person who visits Camp Casey or the Crawford Peace House could release a 'peace balloon' and perhaps write a personal note about why they came, and if found, a mailing address to note where it was found, and by whom, and if they agree with the message.

This balloon release would also be a visual event, generating further television network news interest.

Finally, if the balloons are released, they just 'might' be seen at that former pig-farm by 'you know who'...

[Horse with no Name]

1. What a beautiful idea.

I like this.:thumbsup:

[jarnocan]

2. love ballons but

I have heard some say they are kind of bad for the environment -litter and sometimes birds choke on them.
Some folks are sending flowers. I sent some banners from Unitedforpeace and justice-bright and colorful cheaper-and the $ went to a cause I know she supports.
There are vigil being held organized via move on. http://www.moveonpac.org/event/events/index.html?action_id=24&search_distance=30&search_zip=07090&submit=Search
Let's hear some other folks on this I'm not completely sure, but your heart is in the right place for sure!!! :toast:

[LibertyLou]

4. Yes, didn't think about that...oh well

Bad of environment, possible SS issues...

[China_cat]

8. Why not wildflower seeds?

http://www.wildseedfarms.com/

Choose ones that would survive in that climate and leave a legacy that would renew itself each year.

[formerrepuke]

3. It's a nice idea, but sending floating objects over the President's

home may not be.. even if they are just balloons. The Secret Service will no doubt have a problem with it.

[LibertyLou]

6. You're right, perhaps another idea will have the same message

Don't want to appear a threat in any way...

[fudge stripe cookays]

5. Yeah...

bad for the environment.

And you remember what happened in "99 Luftballoons" don't you? One little red balloon, and everybody went a little trigger happy. Probably not recommended.

Now releasing doves-- that might be a different story....
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[Child_Of_Isis]

9. No Doves!!!!!!!!! No, no no!!!!!!!

Rednecks are out there...with guns!!

[fudge stripe cookays]

10. Yikes.

Mea culpa.

Dump the doves!

Locusts? ;-)
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[jarnocan]

7. geez

I can just picture some pig farmer saying his animal keeled over from ingesting a balloon. (never mind thousands of people dying- and animals via the environmental misdeeds of the BushInc.) -but the press would be all over someone crying over their dead pig. (I like pigs BTW-don't mean to insult the pig) Then they would hold a pro-Bush dead pig vigil, and everyone would get all tery eyed.

[NV Whino]

11. Lovely idea, but

releasing ballloons into the atmosphere is against the law in many places. All sorts of reasons, cluttering the invironment being only one of them.