By Katy Kurtzman and Bruno Bruhwiler
The realization that 9/11 was an inside job and that the global elite are on the fast track to a new world order is a potentially paralyzing downer. However, there is within the Truth Movement a joyous bunch. Street Activists; we are not a glum lot.
WeAreChangeLA has been in existence for two years now. In that relatively short time we have learned a few lessons. Both Bruno and I came to the job of organizing 9/11 Truth activities with some management and production experience, so we had a bit of a head start. Still, the people we serve are a passionate and demanding group of individuals, and we have made our share of mistakes. This article is meant to lay out what, in our experience, works. We hope that you will find it helpful with the organizing of your groups.
First I would like to make an observation about 9/11 Truth Street Activists; they are extraordinary people. These people put their bodies and faces out to the world for all to see. They spread the truth face to face with perfect strangers in public. They regularly deal with police of all attitudes and rabid Sheeple hell bent on defending their ignorance. They also get to experience the joy of saving person after person from the darkness, and they get to see the transformation with their own eyes.
The 9/11 Truth Street Activist ignores the threats of the Patriot Act and says, “Here I am, on the street with a sign and a bullhorn. I clearly state that 9/11 was an Inside Job as I demonstrate my heartfelt belief that I make a difference in this world.” While, still, millions of aware Americans sit at home or at work saying “someone should DO something about 9/11,” the 9/11 Truth Street Activist says, “Where is the next action? How many DVDs should I burn for this weekend? What am I doing for the 11th? And even, “Where’s the party?”
Organizers, these foot soldiers of the 9/11 Truth Movement deserve our best. Give them some structure and well organized events, so that they can shine the light of Truth unfettered by snafus like getting lost, dehydrated, hungry or arrested.
One of the best organizing tools out there is Meetup.com. We highly recommend it. That being said there is also Facebook, Myspace, TruthAction, Craig’s List and the good old fashioned website. Whatever Action you post make it sound fun, give good directions and tell people what they need to bring if anything.
Here are some suggestions if you want to be a leader people can count on:
1. You should be the first one to a street action and the last one to leave. Be where you said you would be and when you said you would be there. Never change plans at the last minute. If it’s on your Meetup, Facebook, Myspace, website, Craig’s List or TruthAction stick to the plan. If that location has fallen through somehow, gather your folks there first, and then move leaving at least one person to inform latecomers.
2. Do your research. Scout your location in person before you post it. Will you be within walking
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