Unity Walk

by AltHippo

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1. One point that should be clarified is that nonreligious people are welcome too. The FAQ says:

   What ideology am I supporting with the Walk?

   • Although coming together and walking in unity may have meaning, spiritual or otherwise for the individual; the organizers of the walk have purposely sought not to promote a particular message or faith.
   • The walk is open to people of all faiths, and no faith.
   • To emphasize the NON-political nature of the walk, all signs, and placards are strictly forbidden — Republicans walk with Democrats, and Democrats with Republicans (Hand Holding is Optional!)

   I wonder if the Freedom Walk will have a rule about signs?

   It does seem a bit odd to say that the Unity Walk has no message, though. It’s not just for exercise, after all.

   —Keith • 5:22 pm

2. It’s too bad that’s also Adams Morgan Day. That will draw off some possible participants.

   —Keith • 12:12 am, August 30

3. I appreciate the posts about the Unity Walk. I think this is an
   important symbolic event. The politics of Unity behind the Unity
   Walk are implicit and people should draw their own conclusions,
   but I think that the message is there. I guess that the absence
   of a message up front that Keith refers to is necessary in order
   to bring together people from diverse backgrounds.

   I think it would be great if we could have a link to the
   DC Unity Walk site with the other DC links.

   —Lee Diamond • 6:20 pm, August 30

4. Good idea, Lee. I’ve added the link in the sidebar.

   —Keith • 9:41 pm, August 30

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