Thanks Janice for this link. Alice and I have been part and supporters of our respective women's and men's groups in a very conservative Presbyterian church. Of course within, there are voices for justice especially for the disenfranchised in the congregation but they often are ones that advocate volunteer work for St Joe's Pantry, the Housing Partnership, Emergency Shelter and many other local organizations that help the poor in Appleton. But when it comes to demonizing the poor for their dependence on food stamps and other community programs, it seems that the same people show extreme prejudice toward them because they are unable to "pull themselves up by their bootstraps." When I listened to Rev. Barber speak at the Plenary Session of the NAACP I was moved by his enthusiasm and courage to call out the stages of societal shifts that many bled and died for. Yet today, in the relative safety of overcoming racial and class biases our church and probably many others are afraid to speak out against the current problems of our society. Voter suppression is just one of those issues we are confronted with in our nation's heritage. Of course there are many, many more situations throughout the world where injustice and human rights violations as well as unnecessary wars are occurring. I hope, we, as a nation can once again move to a more moral understanding of people and stop plundering the poor of other nations. Jim Baumbach On 8/15/2012 9:51 PM, Janice Ulangca wrote:

Just watched this powerful speech that sure adds to my determination! It's history, it's hope, it's faith. I stood up and said "YES!!" Janice Ulangca

The Reverend Dr. William Barber, II addresses the Plenary Session of the NAACP Convention in Houston, Texas on July 11, 2012. His speech here was the one that immediately followed Mitt Romney's speech to the NAACP. This link was sent by facilitators in NY/NJ area that work on offering the Awakening the Dreamer Symposium - some of them are also active with Transitions.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-y7PvBGYRE&feature=youtube_gdata_player

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Thanks Janice. That was very powerful. Many of us Americans abroad in the north land agree with Dr Barber. Jeanette On 2012-08-15, at 10:51 PM, Janice Ulangca wrote:

Just watched this powerful speech that sure adds to my determination! It's history, it's hope, it's faith. I stood up and said "YES!!"

Janice Ulangca

The Reverend Dr. William Barber, II addresses the Plenary Session of the NAACP Convention in Houston, Texas on July 11, 2012. His speech here was the one that immediately followed Mitt Romney's speech to the NAACP. This link was sent by facilitators in NY/NJ area that work on offering the Awakening the Dreamer Symposium - some of them are also active with Transitions.

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