Earlier today I posted a "Petition to Progressives" addressed to all readers of dKos:
"The moment that matters in 2006 and beyond, is NOW.
We, as a community of progressive citizens committed to the core value of Democracy -- one citizen, one vote, recorded accurately -- are committed to organizing a vast campaign to expose disenfranchisement, of all forms, NOW.
We call upon all citizens of the USA to join, NOW."
http://www.dailykos.com/recommend_list/2004/11/5/12227/0995
As of ~ 1445 PST, 67 "Kossacks" responded positively to the poll; none, negatively. And, 21 Kossacks recommended it.
I have decided, based on suggestions received, that the Petition should be inclusive of All Americans as the call to action is focused on the core principle of democracy -- each adult citizen deserves equal access to vote and to have their vote counted accurately.
The message here is simple; we cannot waste the energy, intellgience and passion currently coarsing through our Nation. We cannot wait until 2006. We must take back our Democracy, now.
I would hope that many more Kossacks will respond to the poll and will recommend the diary in order to maintain this call for action in view.
I have little to offer, personally, so my sole recourse is to strive to inspire a significant number of you to convince Markos and others, like MoveOn, to deploy their influence and infrastructure as to enable us to organize and fight to restore our Democracy, now.
By 12 Dec 2004 we need could have amassed the largest protest focused on our franchise as citizens in the history of America. I would suggest simultaneous protests in every State capital as well as on the Mall in DC.
That protest, in all of it's manifestations, including the delivery of a demand for a fair National Election, could be the first act in an ongoing campaign to "Restore and Protect the Democratic Franchise, NOW."
Please lend your support to my plea for those with the means to organize and direct the effort, to do so.