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K Gardner
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K Gardner's Journal
October 14, 2012
Millions of people like June are why we win in November.
Standing Up Against Hatred: Continued Yard Sign Vandalism Finally Makes Local News
You all may remember I wrote a post a while back (here and on Kos) about June - our local Obama Organizer in Knoxville, TN., who had her large sign vandalized in her yard:
("Here's Your Ground Game.." http://www.democraticunderground.com/1251103893 )
Well, the vandals are at it again, and this time, the local media - astonishingly - came out and covered it. With her courage and perseverance, June is making a difference in ways other than the amazing ground game she is heading in East Tennessee.
IMHO, this woman deserves a personal phone call from someone in the Oval Office.
http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2012/oct/12/north-knoxville-womans-sign-supporting-president/
Besides this week's vandalism, Jones said someone sliced her sign in half early Sept. 22. She said she has repaired it multiple times and had others stolen.
"I'm not real sure (if I will repair the sign quickly)," Jones said. "So many people because of this act of violence have come to my door — just want to meet us and hug us. We have people who leave notes on our door and we have people who thank us for standing up against this hatred.
"They are just very supportive. The sign really cut up is getting more positive communication then anything."
The Knoxville Police Department has added the home at the corner of Cedar Lane and Parkdale Drive to a drive-by patrol so officers can keep occasional watch, according to Jones.
Besides this week's vandalism, Jones said someone sliced her sign in half early Sept. 22. She said she has repaired it multiple times and had others stolen.
"I'm not real sure (if I will repair the sign quickly)," Jones said. "So many people because of this act of violence have come to my door — just want to meet us and hug us. We have people who leave notes on our door and we have people who thank us for standing up against this hatred.
"They are just very supportive. The sign really cut up is getting more positive communication then anything."
The Knoxville Police Department has added the home at the corner of Cedar Lane and Parkdale Drive to a drive-by patrol so officers can keep occasional watch, according to Jones.
Millions of people like June are why we win in November.
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