In spite of getting shut out by the media, we had a smattering of visitors to the impressive Eyes Wide Open display today. It seems that the local media bought in to the Chamber of Commerce's community boosterism highlighting an impressive Komen Race turnout, the jazz and wine fest, outlying community events and other superficial "happy village" activities. They apparently didn't have time for our message about the human costs of war as evidenced by the 11 southwestern Indiana KIA and countless civilian casualties from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan!
The set up went smoothly due to the American Friends Service Committee's Erin Polley's early arrival and layout completion. VFP was well represented by Ken Back, Bob Wessel, Rodney Wilson, Dave Helfrich, Karen Lipinczyk, Clark Field, and Gary May.
If the weather cooperates, we'll set up again tomorrow and Monday at 9:00 AM and take down at 7:00 PM. With any luck, the local media gods will smile on us and we'll get some ink/air time to let people know we're here.
Click on the link above to see today's photos.
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