First Experience with Guerilla Tactics

Today marks the day I have truly become a revolutionary. At precisely 3:45 PM on November 6th, 2007, I placed a large placard at one of the busiest Interstate onramps in downtown San Diego; traffic gets heavy around 4:00 PM. The experience was heart pounding and adrenaline inducing.

It just goes to show how fearful we have become, when we no longer feel free to express ourselves. This is truly at the core of this revolution: taking back our personal freedoms.

An elderly gentleman by the name of Joel was walking by with his bike as I attempted to tie up the placard to the fence. I was having a bit of trouble doing this alone, so I asked him if he wouldn't mind holding the sign while I tied it.

"What does it say?" he asked, hesitantly.
"It is a political sign for the presidential candidate Ron Paul."
"Is he a democrat?", he asked curiously.
"No, he's a republican, but a true conservative."
"I see, well I was planning to vote for Hillary but you sure seem to believe in this [Ron Paul's] message," said Joel.
"I certainly do. Maybe you should check him out!" I said while finishing the last knot.

This experience really made me aware of how many people simply vote because of the candidates' visibility. I truly believe this is in no way coincidental. But I also believe that when someone sees another person who truly believes in something, it is more powerful than all the money in the world.

There's no doubt in my mind that Joel will go home and at least listen to his message. Many people are like lost sheep, they want the truth but sometimes they need a gentle nudge to see it.