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Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket
More than that, I noticed that with my semi sorta randy sign that I was holding on Saturday, it takes courage to protest knowing that all eyes are on you and your fellow protesters. I know that as someone who can be kinda anxiety-riddled in crowds, it takes a lot out of me (you know, someone who chooses to express himself a lot on a discussion board, in writing and who is clumsy in face-to-face debates) to go out in public and voice myself. I'm glad there are people out there who are leaving their comfort zones behind and speaking up.
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I was talking with my friend about this yesterday. I usually go to the restroom when "fan cam" time arrives at Ducks games. I hope and hope that they don't show our section during a TV time out. Yet I'm not freaking out about being on the interwebs or the teevee news. I am a bit concerned about my co-workers who attend Saddleback seeing me. I really don't want to think less of them
This is so important and I think when something is that important we forget our anxieties and just do what we need to do. I am so proud of you, and Aud for stepping outside your comfort zones as well. I know the protest in Lake Forest wasn't a claustrophobic crush with a slow march of people, we were able to walk around freely and I'm sure that helped with some of the crowd anxiety Aud expressed and I have.