Linda and I drove to Hazleton this afternoon for a demonstration in front of our Congressman Lou Barletta’s office. The demonstration was sponsored by the Northeast Pennsylvania AFL-CIO; we were representing the Carbon County Labor Council.
It was so cold in front of that office, and we weren’t prepared. I ducked into a nearby Salvation Army thrift store and bought gloves and a cap. I also wore a coat and tie--it’s my belief that you are much less likely to get arrested if you are wearing a tie.
The demonstration was to urge Barletta to support President Obama’s proposal to extend unemployment benefits. After we stood on the corner of Church and Broad Streets for about 15 minutes, we went inside to confront the “flak catcher,” a young district representative, who took our names and addresses. I told him I thought Congressman Barletta was not representing the people who elected him. My sign, by the way, said “Hey Lou! Represent us; not the 1%.”
I doubt if we had much of an impact, but I now have warm gloves and a nice cap, all for $2.00.
We were in Hazelton today. Did some shopping in the WARM Laurel mall, Boscov's and all.
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