“Take the Children and Run” is a song written by Don Lange with additional lyrics by David Tamulevich that plays to the heart of what the people of Flint, Michigan have been—and continue to be—experiencing as a result of their water being poisoned as a result of cost-cutting moves.
It is performed by Mustard’s Retreat (including Libby Glover, Michael Hough, and David Tamulevich… with David Mosher)
The accompanying video by Christine Lavin graphically portrays the faces of the victims of the lead poisoning. These aren’t just numbers, but real people… mothers, fathers, sisters and brothers who will suffer lifelong effects due to what was a preventable catastrophe.
I found the music in this song moving, made even more powerful with the accompanying video. One can only hope it becomes an anthem for the people of Flint and a rallying cry to keep something as despicable as this from occurring elsewhere.
Please give it a listen and share it ahead of President Obama’s arrival in Flint on Wednesday, May 4th.
More photos and information can be found at: facebook.com/takethechildrenandrun
It is also available as an mp3 free download at mustardsretreat.com