As we were approaching the capitol a couple of the bike cops started chatting with Aaron. One policeman asked Aaron if he had ever seen the golden pioneer before. "Yes", Aaron said, "that's my Papa's golden man because this is my Papa's capitol". They asked him if we was out for a walk with his mom. He said, "no, we are going to stand with the people. For salad". The two police officers gave me an odd look. I told them that "solidarity" was a new word for him.
Aaron walked (ran) and stayed with the crowd for much of the march. After awhile he asked to be carried and was fascinated by watching the crowd behind him. He saw his first bubble-blowing gum-chewer and he was sure he spotted Santa.
A photographer from the Statesman Journal took a lot of photos of Aaron, at times even running ahead so he could stop and take Aaron's pic as he ran with the crowd (his legs are small!). I imagine he IS the most adorable Occupier in the nation... :)
I've included a "video" below. You can't see anything but feet----I had a 3 year old on my hip at that point. But I wanted to capture the chanting. On the video it sounds so much smaller. In real life it was loud and powerful and moving.
The police were friendly and helped our crowd cross streets safely during busy down town traffic. The marchers were civil and respectful. It was a positive experience.
On the way home in the car we were drenched and cold and chatty. Aaron told me the chanting was loud on his ears and he asked if the people were mad. I told him they were upset about the way things are going in our country. He asked, "well which way do they want the things to go? Left? Or right?"
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