Anybody going to the 10/02 "march" on Washington?

[whodatnurse]

Okay...it's not really a 'march'...despite their calling it one...because that would disrupt traffic and annoy the city's residents. But there's going to be a big rally at the Lincoln Memorial less than 2 weeks from now to bring attention to the discontent of the American citizenry concerning this ongoing and widespread unemployment situation. Buses will be bringing folks in from all around the country.

I'm not sure anything substantial ever results from these things.

Nonetheless, I will be there. Is anyone else planning on going? The largest union representing nurses in New England and the mid-Atlantic states has endorsed it, among a number of other organizations, including the AFL-CIO.

Here's a link to the website of the group that's organizing this, for anyone who's interested:

One Nation Working Together

[NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN]

Demand the changes we voted for One Nation Working Together

is a social movement of individuals and organizations committed to putting America back to work and pulling America back together. Coming from a diverse set of backgrounds, experiences, beliefs and orientations, we are determined to build a more united country with good jobs, equal justice, and quality public education for all...

On Saturday, October 2, 2010, hundreds of thousands of Americans from across the country will gather at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. to demonstrate our re-commitment to change.

The One Nation March will feature human and civil rights leaders, labor leaders, environmental and peace activists, faith leaders, celebrities and sports figures - all marching together to help Put America Back to Work and to Pull America Back Together. And to help reorder our national priorities so that investments in people come first.

[caroladybelle, BSN, RN]

Correct me if I am wrong - but doesn't this belong in Allnurses Central?

[sirI, MSN, APRN, NP]

Topic better suited for our Social & Health Care Coverage Activism forum. Relocated.