Milwaukee's Overpass Light Brigade sends love and support

[PeaceNikki]

In light of today's tragic events at the Boston Marathon we felt compelled to take out a message of support. Our hearts are grieving along with everyone in Boston. — in Milwaukee.



Tonight we were the Underpass Light Brigade. We held our vigil lights for Boston during a downpour.

We've had our share of tragedies of political and very personal nature here in WI the past few years. OLB has been there through it all spreading messages of hope and love.

https://www.facebook.com/OverpassLightBrigade


I <3 my state.

Edited to add Patton Oswalt's words on today:

https://www.facebook.com/pattonoswalt/posts/10151440800582655

Boston. Fucking horrible.

I remember, when 9/11 went down, my reaction was, "Well, I've had it with humanity."

But I was wrong. I don't know what's going to be revealed to be behind all of this mayhem. One human insect or a poisonous mass of broken sociopaths.

But here's what I DO know. If it's one person or a HUNDRED people, that number is not even a fraction of a fraction of a fraction of a percent of the population on this planet. You watch the videos of the carnage and there are people running TOWARDS the destruction to help out. (Thanks FAKE Gallery founder and owner Paul Kozlowski for pointing this out to me). This is a giant planet and we're lucky to live on it but there are prices and penalties incurred for the daily miracle of existence. One of them is, every once in awhile, the wiring of a tiny sliver of the species gets snarled and they're pointed towards darkness.

But the vast majority stands against that darkness and, like white blood cells attacking a virus, they dilute and weaken and eventually wash away the evil doers and, more importantly, the damage they wreak. This is beyond religion or creed or nation. We would not be here if humanity were inherently evil. We'd have eaten ourselves alive long ago.

So when you spot violence, or bigotry, or intolerance or fear or just garden-variety misogyny, hatred or ignorance, just look it in the eye and think, "The good outnumber you, and we always will."

[mysuzuki2]

1. Good people in Milwaukee!

[PeaceNikki]

4. yes.

They can make me proud.

[kiri]

5. enLIGHTened folks are awesome

Many thanks for caring. The enLIGHTened folks are wonderful.

Leaders of local secular organizations like the Secular Coalition for Massachusetts have been diligently
monitoring communications for any opportunity to respond
constructively to the tragic events of the day. We may have a
different religious perspective, but on days like today, those
differences pale in comparison to what brings us all together as
members of the community. Above all, our thoughts
and compassion are with the victims and their families.

[snacker]

2. Touching.

OLB = good people

[PeaceNikki]

3. It's true.

[freshwest]

6. You guys are the best. Thanks for the inspiration there, PeaceNikki.

[sheshe2]

7. Thank you, PeaceNikki, and Thank you Milwaukee.

I am from Mass, we thank you.

[Scuba]

8. Thanks Nikki, and thanks to everyone in the OLB!!!

[Beacool]

9. That's lovely.

Thank you Milwaukee. I'm sure that Boston appreciates it. I remember the many similar messages sent to NY after 9/11/01. It's nice for people to realize that they are not alone and that others are pulling for them.

[proverbialwisdom]

10. K&R

[progree]

11. An OLB Composite

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=407150549383128&set=a.189572724474246.39106.178953955536123&type=1&relevant_count=1