Pre-Election Demonstration in St. Petersburg, FL

Nov. 4, 2006

“Remember, remember the fifth of November” was the theme of Saturday evening’s protest at Baywalk and if you’ve not seen “V for Vendetta”, the sight of masked protesters (a.k.a. enemy combatants for peace) wearing long, black capes might have been a little confusing. There was ample proof, however, that the film’s message struck a chord with those who are sick and tired of the insanity emanating from Washington ­ even among those who may have missed the movie itself. And if the results of our straw poll was any indication, there are a lot of politicians who should find November a very memorable month indeed ­ although the 7th of the month, rather than the 5th, will be the day they are remembering. Over one hundred people participated in “The People’s Election”, where Baywalk patrons were asked for their opinion on everything from the War in Iraq to Domestic Surveillance, and check out these results: Should the U.S. withdraw from Iraq? Yes, immediately: 79% Yes, within 1 yr: 16% No, stay indefinitely: 5% Should President Bush be impeached? Yes: 86% No: 14% Is it O.K. to torture? Yes: 3% In certain cases: 14% Never: 83% Is it O.K. to spy on U.S. citizens? Yes: 2% In certain cases: 20% Never: 78% Should the U.S. attack Iran? Yes: 11% Only if they attack us first: 22% No: 67% Should all incumbents be thrown out of office? Yes: 57% No: 43% These are questions and issues that the American people should obviously be allowed to vote on directly since our answers show that our so-called “representatives” aren’t really representing us very well these days. On the other hand, they appear to represent themselves and their corporate interests a whole lot better. Isn’t it time for a change?

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