At long last, only 6 miles of walking are needed to complete my long journey from the West Coast to our Capitol in D.C.
Will you walk these final miles with me?
Here are the details:
The final segment of the WALKING TO FIX OUR DEMOCRACY walk will begin (target start time) at 10 am, Fri., Jan 3rd from the parking area at Fletchers Boathouse, 4940 Canal Road, NW, Washington D.C. 20016.
Please plan to arrive between 9:30-9:45 am. Dress in warm clothing, boots/shoes, hat, mittens, etc appropriate for that day’s weather. For snow and/or ice, consider bringing ski poles and/or traction devices, plus a backpack to store your layers, snacks, and hydration.
If you want to carry signs, placards, etc, related to “Fix Our Democracy,” either bring your own or carry what I can provide. I have up to 4 parade-size American flags, 3 “Fix Our Democracy” banners (2 walkers per banner needed), and 3 large signs you are welcome to carry.
Part 1 – The walk will begin at 10 am and walk the C&O Canal towpath/US Bicycle Rte 50 for about 2.5 miles to the Georgetown Waterfront Park Labyrinth, at Water Street NW, arriving there about 11-11:15am to take a short break and meet up with any other walkers who prefer what will then be only a walk of 4 more miles to the Capitol. Parking is likely available not far from the Labyrinth.
Part 2 – We’ll then begin walking from the Labyrinth again at approximately 11:30 and follow a walking route via the National Mall to the Capitol,
most likely arriving there between 1:30-2 pm.
We’ll briefly rally there for some short remarks by both me and others.
Once finished we’ll all have the option to enter and speak to our representatives and then to find our way back to our vehicles via Uber or other public transportation.
Please sign up if you plan to walk, to provide a loose estimate of who’s likely to join in. And feel free to call or message Rick at 802-999-3905, Email: rick@rickhubbard.org.
Americans of all ideologies know that with the greatest economy in the world, there is no good reason why all its 335 million residents can’t enjoy a political system that is organized and funded to be fair, inclusive, equitable, and competitive. Those we elect to represent the interests of “we the people” must do the job for which they take an oath to do, as set forth in the Preamble of our U.S. Constitution. That includes a mandate to “promote the general welfare” of us all, with:
- An economy, based on capitalism, that spreads its benefits broadly among us all.
- A healthcare system that provides high-quality healthcare to every one of us, at the lowest system-wide total cost, and in a manner that is both economically and socially sustainable.
And achieve the same result with education, climate change, consumer safety, financial regulation, defense, and more.
It IS possible and we CAN do better!
So let’s send the message to our representatives new and old to “DO YOUR JOB”!
Rick
Rick Hubbard
Walking To Fix Our Democracy
https://www.fixourdemocracy.us/