Comments on: Great Peace March Arrives in D.C. 21 Years Ago Today

By: James W. Bush

James W. Bush — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 18:57:01 +0000

Excellent article Evan. A fair and balanced (No trademark infringement intended) look at the diversity that made the march the powerful experience that it was. Perhaps once again, we can all come together to find the common thread that binds our different views into a cohesive whole. We can still care, without having to agree.

By: evan austin

evan austin — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 21:35:46 +0000

thank you all!
i’m very pleased and validated by the response of so many marchers.
Joshua, i love your sentiment about no longer needing to rally for peace! i hope for that day as well, and as the African proverb goes:
“when you pray, move your feet.”

By: Guthrie

Guthrie — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 03:42:55 +0000

This is a great article! I am feeling alittle something welling up inside of me right now -
The GPM is the single-most important happening in my life besides the birth of my children. I am so grateful every time I think of it, for being able to be part of this incredible journey.
Thank you so much for putting the time, energy and LOVE into creating this writing, Evan.

By: Joshua Skelton

Joshua Skelton — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 23:21:06 +0000

Excellent article as always, evan. You certainly did your homework with this. I can say, seeing the passion that the marchers still have to this day about what they accomplished/continue to accomplish really tends to move me. I hope that one day there will no longer be a need for rallies/movements for peace and it just is.

By: Roberta

Roberta — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 21:26:27 +0000

Excellent Evan! Yes, very moving! I think the March had power in our own lives and perhaps in our country’s political life because we used our creativity. Because WE did it. I saw that same creativity in the streets of Seattle during the WTO–I can assure you, youth was there. Likewise, the student walk-out on Nov. 16th in Seattle. I’m listening to the author of “Dream: Re-Imagining Progressive Politics in an Age of Fantasy.” Our politics have become so professionalized/orchestrated that it is not attractive to youth–or maybe anyone else. I’m going to order this book. In the March, WE were spectacle that caused all of us to look at reality differently. How do we help create spectacle now that speaks again? Let’s read the book and find out!

By: evan austin

evan austin — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 21:01:45 +0000

Darryl, thanks so much for your comment, and thanks for your musical contributions to Peace!
Collective Vision’s message continues to be incredibly relevant…but is only on cassette as far as i know. are you aware of any efforts to put the recordings onto CD?

By: Darryl Purpose

Darryl Purpose — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 20:25:09 +0000

Evan, This is as close as I’ve seen, from someone who wasn’t there, of capturing the essence of that incredible quixotic journey that was the GPM. Thanks for making the effort. – Darryl

By: Michele Balfe

Michele Balfe — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 18:50:49 +0000

Great article evan… I lived it not by participating in the march but participating from my home with financial support, fund raisers, etc… I was a great experience for us all..