Re: Thanks for today's silent demonstration

[Guest guest]

So impressive -- great job ladies and all the people who worked to get the

media out there. The black and white dress was an especially smart move since

it distinguished us from the few folks who showed up to protest other things.

As I was driving out of the parking garage when we left around noon, I got a

view of the whole group and it looked so dignified.

We were so proud to participate in such a dignified expression of

citizenship. The Associated Press did have a reporter there so those outside of

the DFW

area should watch your papers in case some of them pick up the story. He took

a photo of my son and asked for his name so if any of you out of towners see

a photo of Curtis Tharp holding a " Let the House Speak " sign, I'd love a copy.

Just one note for future demonstrations -- watch where you place our autistic

kids who love to repeat clever slogans. We started in the center but with

the sign shuffle, my son ended up at the end of the group next to where the loud

crazy folks were. No big deal at the time but I got to hear him laughing and

repeating " Sam the Sham " and " Dennis the Menance " all the way home.

Fortunately, he only joined in the loud folk's chanting a few times during the

demonstration and didn't pick up any of the even less-tasteful things they were

shouting. Now, if I can just figure out how to teach which type of social

behavior

you should copy and which you shouldn't...

Gaylen

[Guest guest]

I am about to collapsse but several press people confirmed it - we topped 200!!!

pkhmstew wrote: A huge thank you to Mara and

Kristi and all the parents that worked so

hard on the silent demonstration today. When I left at 12:30 they

were still talking with the media - they interviewed lots of parents.

They all did a great job on their press statement at 11:00. Hopefully

we'll see it on the news later - nothing on the internet yet that I

can find. It was all very dignified (well there were some 'others'

not there for autism but their own political agenda who were screaming

at the luncheon attendees walking by). I don't know what the final

headcount was - maybe 60 people? Hopefully Mara and Kristi will post a

recap before they collapse into sleep Kim

[Guest guest]

AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME!

Thank you SO MUCH to all of you who went!!!!!!!!!!!!

Details, Details, Details!!!!!!

Guppy

Mara LaViola wrote:

I am about to collapsse but several press people confirmed it - we

topped 200!!!

pkhmstew wrote: A huge thank you to Mara and Kristi and

all the parents that worked so

hard on the silent demonstration today. When I left at 12:30 they

were still talking with the media - they interviewed lots of parents.

They all did a great job on their press statement at 11:00. Hopefully

we'll see it on the news later - nothing on the internet yet that I

can find. It was all very dignified (well there were some 'others'

not there for autism but their own political agenda who were screaming

at the luncheon attendees walking by). I don't know what the final

headcount was - maybe 60 people? Hopefully Mara and Kristi will post a

recap before they collapse into sleep Kim

[Guest guest]

Someone needs to tell that to channel 11- they say only 4 dozen.

Anne

-- Re: Thanks for today's silent demonstration

I am about to collapsse but several press people confirmed it - we topped

200!!!

pkhmstew wrote: A huge thank you to Mara and

Kristi and all the parents that worked so

hard on the silent demonstration today. When I left at 12:30 they

were still talking with the media - they interviewed lots of parents.

They all did a great job on their press statement at 11:00. Hopefully

we'll see it on the news later - nothing on the internet yet that I

can find. It was all very dignified (well there were some 'others'

not there for autism but their own political agenda who were screaming

at the luncheon attendees walking by). I don't know what the final

headcount was - maybe 60 people? Hopefully Mara and Kristi will post a

recap before they collapse into sleep Kim

[Guest guest]

We have a sign in and it has over 90 families!!! Thanks toeveryone that came

today - you were awesome

Anne wrote: Someone needs to tell that to

channel 11- they say only 4 dozen.

Anne

-- Re: Thanks for today's silent demonstration

I am about to collapsse but several press people confirmed it - we topped

200!!!

pkhmstew wrote: A huge thank you to Mara and

Kristi and all the parents that worked so

hard on the silent demonstration today. When I left at 12:30 they

were still talking with the media - they interviewed lots of parents.

They all did a great job on their press statement at 11:00. Hopefully

we'll see it on the news later - nothing on the internet yet that I

can find. It was all very dignified (well there were some 'others'

not there for autism but their own political agenda who were screaming

at the luncheon attendees walking by). I don't know what the final

headcount was - maybe 60 people? Hopefully Mara and Kristi will post a

recap before they collapse into sleep Kim

[Guest guest]

A great big hug and a Saaaaaalute from Houston for all the hard work

y'all did on calling attention to this!! Y'all rock!!

Re: Thanks for today's silent

demonstration

I am about to collapsse but several press people confirmed it - we topped

200!!!

pkhmstew wrote: A huge thank you to Mara and

Kristi and all the parents that worked so

hard on the silent demonstration today. When I left at 12:30 they

were still talking with the media - they interviewed lots of parents.

They all did a great job on their press statement at 11:00. Hopefully

we'll see it on the news later - nothing on the internet yet that I

can find. It was all very dignified (well there were some 'others'

not there for autism but their own political agenda who were screaming

at the luncheon attendees walking by). I don't know what the final

headcount was - maybe 60 people? Hopefully Mara and Kristi will post a

recap before they collapse into sleep Kim

[Guest guest]

A big thank you for all of you that participated. My heart is filled

with pride for your efforts and your concern for our families! THANK

YOU, THANK YOU!! God Bless!

Tracie

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> To all of you, thank you for all that you do for those of us that

cannot be there.

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[Guest guest]

Gaylen,

I've been identified as your son's mother in today's Dallas Morning

News. Check out his picture! He did such a great job and asked very

important questions as well. Thanks for bringing him and

participating.

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> So impressive -- great job ladies and all the people who worked to

get the

> media out there. The black and white dress was an especially smart

move since

> it distinguished us from the few folks who showed up to protest

other things.