Date: 14 Jun 2001 02:09:15 -0000
From: "Joan Norman" <jndefender-AT-home.com>
Subject: Roll Your Own Blackout


I hope you'll join me and thousands of others around the country in a fun, personal, symbolic action -- a voluntary, rolling blackout -- on the first day of summer, next Thursday June 21st, from 7 to 10 PM.

This idea has spread like wildfire on the Internet.  Yes, we need to keep up the pressure on elected officials, but sometimes it's important to act directly, even if the action is purely symbolic.  "Roll your own blackout" is a poetic and direct response to the irresponsible behavior of energy suppliers, utilities, and government officials.  We're in this together, and in the end, we hold the power.

Please join us in the blackout.  If you plan to participate, please say so at: 

     http://www.moveon.org/blackout

Organizers would like to alert the news media as to the expected numbers.

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ROLL YOUR OWN BLACKOUT THE FIRST DAY OF SUMMER
June 21, 2001 Thursday eve., 7:00-10:00 P.M., all time zones.

In protest of the current energy policies and lack of emphasis on efficiency, conservation and alternative fuels, there will be a voluntary rolling blackout on the first day of summer, June 21 from 7 P.M. - 10 P.M. in all time zones (this will create a blackout that "rolls" across the planet.) 

It's a simple protest and a symbolic act.  Turn out your lights and unplug anything in your home that you safely can.  Light a candle, make love, tell ghost stories, or whatever you want to do, instead of watching television.  Have fun in the dark. 

Forward this as widely as possible.  Let the powers that be (so to speak) know that we want global education, participation, and funding in conservation, efficiency and alternative fuel efforts -- and an end to over-exploitation and misuse of the earth's resources. 

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Please let organizers know you'll take part, at: 

     http://www.moveon.org/blackout

Although the original author is unknown, the concept appears to have originated with a guy named David Aragon.  For more information, go to:

     http://www.rollyourownblackout.com/

Thank you!