Bad Manners at Ground Zero
I guess I should have expected that Ground Zero would eventually become the spot for a lot of weird protesters to gather. It's amazing how many people don't think they need to observe the same manners there as they would in a cemetery.

Smart Mobs reports on a flash mob demonstration set for Ground Zero this coming Tuesday. The participants will gather in the PATH train station - which is in the pit - and recite the First Amendment. It's organized by Reverend Billy.

Then, after ten minutes of repetition, say the whole thing forcefully. We all get better at the same rate and gather, reciting the great words in unison. We become a crowd with one common statement. Finally: We repeat the phrase big and clean.

The room is "live" and acts as a natural amplifier. This is exciting.

Rev., I'm a big fan of the First Amendment, but by holding your event in the pit at Ground Zero, you've immediately turned me off to whatever your cause may be. There's a really big plaza at the southeast corner across the street from Ground Zero. That would be a much better place for your event if you really hope to have people pay attention to your cause.
- posted by Amy @ 3/21/2004 01:48:00 PM