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Another go-round: Be Someone Protest and March, Houston

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The numbers might have been smaller, but the voices were still vital. Source: John Barrett  The turn-out was smaller, and. While I understand that seems a problem, I keep in mind that it’s Easter weekend and many people are out of town or already with family. However, a part of me agrees with the woman I was following during the march, who said, ruleully, “we’re the city that everyone else in the state fears.” Sure, should the largest city in Texas and the fourth largest in the country, serve as an example? Perhaps.  But I want to look at this another way. Yes, turn-out was low, but people still came out and met the moment. It was a lively mix of people and there was still a vital energy in the air. People showing up  are inspired by the hope, the possibility that we can take the country back. Moreover, groups from different organizations were presorted to help people get involved, and after the march, the crowd is encouraged to meet a stranger, shake a hand and hare idea...