WHEN: October 29, 2011 • 12 noon
WHERE: U.S. Capitol West Front Lawn
WHY: Democracy will not die on our watch
"Sometimes an institution becomes too sick to fix itself…Sometimes an institution, like an individual, needs an intervention, from people, from friends, from outside."
— Lawrence Lessig, Republic, Lost
America is at a crossroads. Our political system itself allows powerful special interests and party ideologues to have more influence with our elected Representatives than average people. Washington has ground to a halt amidst cynical electioneering while tens of millions continue to suffer in this struggling economy. It is clear that Congress has become “too sick to fix itself.”
These are reasons to be discouraged. However, we love our country and we must summon our dignity, strength and the spirit of unity. We must resolve to restore a government of the people, by the people, for the people. Giving up is not an option.
Hundreds of people from all over the U.S. are signing up to speak out at the US Capitol on October 29 about how Washington's dysfunction and corruption have impacted their lives. Our personal stories, one after another after another, will announce our determination to rescue Congress from the corrupting influence of money.
On Monday after the rally, we will go to Congress together and talk to our representatives. We will persist with the intervention every week until we are heard. We ask you to go to the district offices of your representatives to continue the intervention.
CLICK HERE TO RSVP on Facebook
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