Back from the Columbus rally. Very low turnout...my guess would be 100-150 and I'm being generous. Cold and windy were the words for the day (my sign separated from the handle and went flying across the street). No organization, less than last time. No speakers that I could hear although I did see one bullhorn in a guy's jacket pocket. Walked around more as it wasn't as crowded. Was partially frozen by the 2 hour point, even with extra layers. Eyes were watered up pretty good most of the time by the wind. Took an hour with the truck heat on full to warm up.
More than half the demonstrators had weapons on them. Many women, seems like more than last time as well. I got a couple of phone pics but I couldn't find my camera this morning so no good ones. Not as many police around, either. Took a while to find parking as it is a business day but ended up on the street next to the capitol building.
A lot more buses (there's a bus stop in front of the state building) and more pedestrians. A few stopped to talk, a few grumbled 'cause "we was blocking the sidewalk". One old guy in a suit came out of a building across the street, headed towards me and the guys next to me. He grumbled something to them and made a face. The guys started laughing. I should have told him he just broke the law by jaywalking and should be arrested. Now that would have been funny.
I do have to say "thanks for nothing" again to the Buckeye Firearm Association for doing exactly that ...NOTHING. No mention of the rally, no support. I've since closed my account with them and cancelled their newsletter. I can't support those who won't/can't support us....
And sorry you missed it Rossignol. I know your heart was there, though...
More than half the demonstrators had weapons on them. Many women, seems like more than last time as well. I got a couple of phone pics but I couldn't find my camera this morning so no good ones. Not as many police around, either. Took a while to find parking as it is a business day but ended up on the street next to the capitol building.
A lot more buses (there's a bus stop in front of the state building) and more pedestrians. A few stopped to talk, a few grumbled 'cause "we was blocking the sidewalk". One old guy in a suit came out of a building across the street, headed towards me and the guys next to me. He grumbled something to them and made a face. The guys started laughing. I should have told him he just broke the law by jaywalking and should be arrested. Now that would have been funny.
I do have to say "thanks for nothing" again to the Buckeye Firearm Association for doing exactly that ...NOTHING. No mention of the rally, no support. I've since closed my account with them and cancelled their newsletter. I can't support those who won't/can't support us....
And sorry you missed it Rossignol. I know your heart was there, though...