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CommonHumanity

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18. Raleigh, NC

Sat Apr 5, 2025, 04:14 PM

Apr 5

Big crowd in the 1000s. Covered many blocks. Very spirited. Also an almost painfully beautiful day. Our city never looked lovelier and the giant trees around the capitol area were the star players. All the people driving by gave enthusiastic honks, even a city fire truck gave a honk and a thumbs up. My favorite sign: "Traitor - Rapist". My sign for next time: "We The People".

Being a first generation American with close relatives killed and threatened by the Nazis, I've never been fond of patriotism or in any way religious, BUT I found myself sadly humming a patriotic song for the land where I was born and have lived my life. I had tears when I saw all the signs advocating for simple things that we all deserve like education and healthcare. Kind of heart-breaking and the same the world over, people wanting the basics for a dignified decent life. Just a little bit of the pie while others have so much and still want more.

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