Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: So, Senator Sanders is dissing Democrats again on MTP? [View all]calimary
(81,223 posts)Just to make it official!
My first protest was even earlier. I think I was nine or ten. Fourth grade. Wed moved to a new state, and as we got settled, Dad wanted to get rid of this big beautiful shade tree in the front yard - because grass wouldnt grow underneath it. Too shady. So while I was at school he had it cut down. I got very upset when I got home that day. Told my new best friend. She suggested we picket. So we made signs on pieces of cardboard and picketed up and down the sidewalk in front of our house. My dad was pissed. Do you see what those kids are doing out there??!?!?! he thundered - to my mom.
He never did bring it up to me, though. Maybe he knew better... (?)
In art class a couple of years later, I painted a picture of our house. I painted the tree back in. Still loved that tree - even to this day. I suppose that makes me a certified tree-hugger.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden