Political Protest

 

On Saturday January 31, there was a political protest event in a skybox high above the Water Haven sim. Organized by a group called Democracy Defenders, it lasted from 2 to 4PM SL time. 

 

I dropped in when Rosedrop Rust was performing for the crowd. Earlier, Justine Johndory was scheduled to play music for the first hour. 

 

The people talked about politics and current events, encouraging one another,  "Awareness and activism are so important." "It's so amazing to know there are like minded people in SL fighting for democracy." "We seem disorganized fighting for democracy because...  it's organic and we all bring who we are...  the village.  Not the corporation." :Call your Reps in Congress." "... sign up to watch elections!  It's fun and important!"

 

Some people were carrying signs, a few with language not suitable for a safe at work article. There were also some political cartoons on the wall critical of the current President.  

 

Eventually, the event came to a close, "Keep up the good fight." "Well done Democracy Defenders! Thanks for being part of the solution." "Go be great!" 

 

Democracy Defenders has weekly meetings, Thursday at 6 SL time. 

 

Bixyl Shuftan