Originally Posted by Elphaba

Dk, I understand your passion for reclaiming the government of "we the people," but my personal experience of our history tells me that a more effective revolution is possible.

Please recall the anti-war and civil rights militants of our past. They were certainly destructive and got a great deal of press for that reason, but they ultimately failed in garnering main stream support. That support is absolutely necessary in making a fundamental change in government decisions. I believe the militants did more harm than good in prompting government change.

The other more likely avenue for change is civil protest, and sometimes civil disobedience. Don't you find it remarkable the amount of press a few anti-war grandmothers have had? There is a sea change occuring now that should be obvious to most. The abuses of this administration are being condemned by conservatives and progressives alike, which gives "we the people" more power than has existed in our current one party system. Both sides will be scrambling for every vote, and lets make them earn each one.

Dk, "we the people" have the opportunity to exercise our power within the law. I advocate that approach and I hope you will agree after considering our history.