Stand Up!

I went to the Lincoln Memorial for the Stand Up for Science protest today.

It was good to see there was a fine turnout, and I thought they could have used another set of speakers further down the reflecting pool as it was sometimes hard to hear where I was. That also strikes me a good sign for the turnout.

The focus of the event was on the current administration’s refusal to understand or pay attention or give credence to science. And all the needless suffering and death coming both short and long-term for both Americans and folks around the world from the actions of this administration.

I do realize one protest will have little effect.

But I hope a steady drum beat of protests will keep the attention of of folks who will help to turn the tide in the mid-term elections.