Just got back from Santa Clarita and I am proud to be able to report that SOS's event was a smashing success. First and foremost, we had ATTENDANCE. My hat is off to JeanfromFillmore and Eagle 1. We really made a quality appearance but a few miles east of Magic Mountain.
Off the top of my head:
- We had an interesting selection of speakers. Everyone who addressed the crowd brought his or her own unique perspective.
- We got a crapload of exposure. We were on a crowded intersection that had thousands and thousands of cars go by. Signs and flags were everywhere.
- I saw a lot of new faces. Many tea partiers have joined the immigration fray.
- I met Roger Gitlin. He was a really nice guy. I sat next to him later at a post-event meal. He has a lot to say and is well-informed.
- The last speaker was spectacular (I want to kill myself for having run out of film). He was a legal immigrant from Mexico 50 years ago. His speech had people in cars at the intersection (40 to 50 feet away) erupting in spontaneous cheers.
- The one trouble maker who showed up, chose to drive off when he was confronted w/ people holding video cameras. When he came back looking for trouble, he was promptly arrested.
I'll be posting video on my site w/in a few hours.
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