We See You / We Hear You

"Human suffering anywhere concerns men and women everywhere"

I understand that a lot of people in my life will not understand why I marched today.

I understand the criticism, the concerns, why people think it's pointless, silly, whiny or want me to "grow up." I see you and I hear what you are saying.

I've always been very careful about where I put my energy and what I show up to. The election only increased this caution in me. Participating in the women's march today was a very thoughtful and deliberate choice for me.

But damn, there comes a point where you just gotta show up.

Here's what I know: there is no other place in the world I would rather be today than right here in Park City, Utah. Marching side by side in solidarity with the fierce women, men and children who are trying to 'change the things they cannot accept."

I did not wake up at 6am , drive up a dangerous canyon for 2 hours in a snowstorm, hitchhike and walk 3 miles because I am anti-Trump/Pence. Nor did I do it because I am anti-Trump/Pence supporters, anti-American or because I actually thing that protesting is going to change who our president is. There is no clear path from protest to power and there is a reason my sign did not reference any specific person. This is much much bigger than any politician.

Today I marched because I am pro-peace, pro-women, pro-equality, pro-empathy, and pro-intersectionality. (To name a few.) I showed up today because I fiercely

and deeply believe in the power of non-violent resistance and that "to remain silent and indifferent is the greatest sin of all."

I hope you understand and I will continue to try and understand you.

Power to the people, power to the peaceful.