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Ok, so we want to "get out the vote in Tenn?" Ever feel like a fish out of water when you want to register fellow democrats or those likely to support the ouster of Bush? Well....
I would suggest that across this great state we have volunteers setup tables or stations outside of the theaters showing F911 to register people to vote. Those leaving the theater should at least be a little fired up to "take action" against the Bush Administration. What better time and place to register likely democratic voters (if they already aren't registered).
However, I would suggest this be done with NO partisan trappings. This would afford you some protection should you be hassled or higgled by passerby's or possibly local law enforcement. Do NOT wear or distribute Kerry campaign literature. I think it's a pretty safe assumption that you are signing up like minded individuals, so there's no reason to "push."
Calling the theater ahead of time to ask permission would be advisable. I'm sure that if you explained you would not be campaigning or promoting any particular candidate the management of the theater will be a little more understanding. Most F911 showings are taking place at the "art house" theaters in the major cities (like the Downtown West venue in Knoxville which traditionally shows independent films). The management and employees at these particular venues tend to be more open-minded and I'm sure would be willing to allow you the chance to register voters as long as you didn't cause a disturbance.
What do you think? Great idea, or just flight of fancy? I was actually surprised NOT to see people registering others to vote outside the F911 showing here in Knoxville. As a result I'll be calling the management this week to ask permission and spend a good deal of my evening and weekend free time down at the theater getting people on board (if allowed).
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