I just returned from the NYC Pro-Choice March

[connecticut yankee]

It was absolutely thrilling to be part of this enormous group that marched across the Brooklyn Bridge. I have no idea of how many were there, but the organizers said that 20,000 more people than expected showed up. We had to wait in line about a half hour before we got to the entrance to the bridge.

We were all ages and types -- a few eccentrics, but otherwise ordinary, normal folk. We chanted slogans as we paraded across. We carried signs, most of which had been printed and handed out, but mine was homemade and said "Save Our Democracy." Apparently a lot of people liked it because about twenty photos were taken of it.

I've been to many other protests and demonstrations, but I would rank this one close to the top.

:grouphug:

[bigtree]

1. You all looked great!

Thanks!:toast:

[movonne]

2. Did you have any counter protesters?? I heard they were trying to

get something going???

[connecticut yankee]

Not too many

There were about fifteen at the end of the bridge and another ten or so a block later. They had signs that said things like "Democrats are baby killers" and the usual tripe. There were also several marchers with "Republicans for Choice" signs.

As we were walking across the bridge many cars honked their horns in support and gave us "thumbs up" signs.

:kick:

[janx]

13. Are these the guys you saw?

[marlakay]

3. I saw it on the news

The part I liked the best was when they said everyone was peaceful even when the two groups saw each other. Way to go! I know the Bushies would love to throw any violence at us.

[wndycty]

4. Great pics

Thousands of demonstrators taking part in a women's reproductive rights rally sponsored by Planned Parenthood (news - web sites) march across the Brooklyn Bridge, Saturday, Aug. 28, 2004, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/040828/480/nyma10108281852

[Cha]

6. BEAUTIFUL!

We Need Choice!

[Cha]

5. Thank you so much! I know the feeling you have

because of being in New York City on Feb 15, 2003. It was the absolute best in the whole World.

:grouphug:

[patdem]

7. I heard 10- across and about 1/2 mile long?? how many people must

that be? WOW...

[barb162]

8. I am very glad you and so many others did this

because a lot of younger women take this right for granted.

[connecticut yankee]

10. I was with two friends

We referred to ourselves as "The Connecticut Geezerettes."

I'm doing this for my granddaughter.

[barb162]

15. I just call myself

an old bag. But geezerette is great, LOL.


PS have you noticed what I said about the "kids" taking choice for granted. I have seen it in women (the "kids" to me) in their 20s.

[jonnyblitz]

9. where they very many men in attendance?

I know when I attended the March for Women's Lives in DC last spring I was pleased to see a huge turnout of guys !! I am leaving from CT to attend tomorrow's march in NYC btw. :hi:

[connecticut yankee]

14. Yes, quite a few

And some had their little children with them.

I wish I could go in tomorrow and the rest of the week to march, but I'm totally exhausted. But it was worth it.

[MaineDem]

18. I was thrilled there were so many men back in April!

THanks for being there. That was one amazing march for sure! Such an awesome event plus I got to meet many DUers. :)

I'm sorry I can't be there in NY. Be safe, have fun, and know that the rest of DU is marching with you in spirit!

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

11. Thank you!

We must never ever stop being vigilant when it comes to our rights. Thank you for marching! Know that this Arkansas lady was there with you n spirit.

[Scorpious_Maximus]

12. Great job!

:grouphug::yourock:

Thank you for standing up for "our" Democracy.

[blondeatlast]

16. Wonderful to hear it was relatively UNeventful!

Thank you for representing thousands of us who could not be there!

[Mad_Dem_X]

17. AWESOME! Good job!

I was in DC in April; I know the feeling of being part of something so large and powerful. That's great that there was no violent behavior that the media could hone in on. :kick:

[MaineDem]

19. Thanks for being there!!

I. too. was part of the DC march in April. The feeling was just awesome - having so many women and men joined in the cause of Choice.

If we don't stand up for our rights they'll be taken from us. Thank you for doing your part today. You all looked fantastic!!!

[bushwakker]

20. congrats and thank you

[sage1]

21. Did someone say "Demonstration"?

As we used to say in the '60's "Right On sistuh!"

[realFedUp]

22. heartening, thanks...n/t