Pathetic Protest Passes
Looked out my window and watched a protest march down Market St. in Center City Philly this afternoon. The group was small, and vastly outnumbered by cops who ringed their march. The group covered about half a city block while marching – so I’d estimate it to be about 200 at best. Onlookers were scarce, as most of the business district is finishing up the day’s business.
I had seen an ad for the protest in the local freebie paper that litters the streets, as well as the men’s room floor in the building. The group demanded people quit their jobs and cut classes to attend the protest. Judging by the turnout, hardly anyone did.
The signs were the usual “Impeach Bush” along with crudely drawn caricatures that are so cliche that I can’t imagine them eliciting any emotional response from anyone except the other protesters. “Say, I like your Bush. Nice dumbo ears.” “Thanks, I dig your beady eyes.”
The protest passed within seconds, with taxis making more noise as they cut each other off and honked horns catching fares.
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