On the 4th day of September, with the temperature of 104’; we held a rally & marched up to Buck Mckeons office. Yes we we were unannounced, but I think the element of surprise, was essential. See article. (http://www.the-signal.com/news/article/17635/ ). We were small in size, but effective. 5 adults, 2 children & Brian Charles of the Signal Newspaper, stood on the corner, with many people stopping by to thank us for our effort.
Too often, we as a people jump on board only when we see huge support. It takes allot of courage to be the first to step forward. I applaud those that did. Dennis Bartash, a Veteran and Senior; Pattie Sulpizio, An activist/former Delegate, member of DAA; (the largest democratic club of Santa Clarita) and our calm voice of reason; Sarah Reader & Jasmine Romero, both single mothers; One a current student at C.O.C., the other aspiring to become one soon; myself, Sherryan Lima a OFA Organizing Lead in Santa Clarita and Mother of 6, representing the uninsured; Brian Charles a Signal newspaper reporter, whom has found it necessary to stand up, speak out, challenge and hold accountable those that should be telling the truth but have chosen to do otherwise and Finally, Jordan Lima-Kuderer & Kai Romero representing the future.
We told our stories and encouraged Buck to take this moment to step up and do the right thing for his constituents. To represent us when he goes back to Washington. To tell the truth, (no more miss leading statements). To work in a bipartisan way with the President; for the common goal of affordable health care for all.
Will he hear us? That still remains to be seen! I am not going to let up. What is small today, will surly be larger tomorrow. We as a people will continue to step up. Continue to speak out. Dennis is right, we are a Government run "By the people for the people" I for one, take that “RIGHT’ seriously!
Go to the link’s below to see some of the events planned for the month of September in Santa Clarita. Make your voice heard, you will effect change. I Promise!
http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/myevents?source=sidenav
http://www.daa.org/
http://www.dn38.org/
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