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wmrw.com welcomes equality supporters to DC.

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Clio
Clio
14 years ago

What an unusual juxtaposition of images that this is, Editors. Was the stenciling on the pedestrian walkway a symbol of solidarity, a vehicle for awareness, or a gesture of contempt? Such street theater could be read in all kinds of ways.

The tearing up of the reward announcement was not nice at all: does it display anger over too many fliers being stapled there? A libertarian disdain for community activism? Sympathy for the not-so-little devils? Or, perhaps someone was really interested in responding?

The remaining middle sliver of paper does have a rather suggestive shape: I trust that that was not deliberate.

A stray thought: After President Obama’s preemptive speech at the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) dinner last night, the Equality March does seem more than a bit anti-climatic. Wow the monied hacks with empty promises, which then take the sting out of advocating for real reform. Priceless!

Craig
Craig
14 years ago
Reply to  Clio

Clio – By any means necessary yet within reason we are simply trying to raise awareness. Online, by word of mouth, with free and paid media we’ll continue until this mystery is resolved.

Speaking for myself, my contempt is reserved solely for those who, as Kathy Wone said on the third anniversary, “victimized Robert – and his family…”

The flyers have been torn down before. I can’t explain why.

Clio
Clio
14 years ago

Understood, Craig. Thanks as always for the invaluable work of you and your fellow Editors.

Another stray thought: A holiday caroling/march from Oakton to McLean Hamlet would be well-attended, as well as, of course, your planned walking tour of the Swann. March-ia, March-ia, March-ia!

TK
TK
14 years ago

Something very eerie about that stencil on the crosswalk…

CDinDC
CDinDC
14 years ago

Craig,

Where was the the top photo taken? What intersection? Have you seen this stenciling anywhere else in Dupont Circle?

Craig
Craig
14 years ago

CD – That was the corner of 13 & T Streets.

Seeing that the posters (14 & S) were ripped down an hour after being put up was pretty sad.

Clio
Clio
14 years ago
Reply to  Craig

Only after just an hour? That “ripping down” seems more intentional rather than whimsical, then. Team Price, behave!

Nelly
Nelly
14 years ago

That does seem pretty cold-hearted for people to be ripping up your flyers. Shows what kinds of friends are still supporting the murderers.

Fascinating
Fascinating
14 years ago

I’ve seen the WMRW sidewalk “art” near my gym!

Clio
Clio
14 years ago
Reply to  Fascinating

Results or Crew Club? Just kidding, LOL!