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VIGIL FOR CIVILITY ENABLES ALL AMERICANS TO DO SOMETHING POSITIVE FOR THE ELECTION
(October 27, 2008) – In response to polls showing many Americans fear massive voter fraud, and mounting partisan hostilities in the election, one group is spearheading an effort to organize an emergency Vigil for Civility. Organizers are asking American’s to empower themselves and others by standing together against political cynicism with acts of civil vigilance including prayer, hunger strikes, and organized gatherings for civility.
The Vigil for Civility website — http://VigilForCivility.com — carefully avoids partisan posturing as it seeks to bring together voters who are worried that voter fraud will throw this election into the courts.
This project is the brainchild of web developer and entrepreneur Andrew Deal, who conceived the idea and the website in 2004. Again in 2008, Deal feels this election carries the same urgency for America’s citizens to take up their act of vigilance. “Vigil for Civility is designed not to appeal to any particular religious demographic, political party or partisan point of view, while keeping its emphasis on fasting (hunger striking) and personal spiritual discipline (prayer),” said Deal.
With growing reports and accusations of vandalism, fraud, intimidation and legal disputes, VigilForCivility.com could become the virtual meeting place for all those not content to sit by the sidelines and watch democracy take a beating.
Deal continued, “This site represents an opportunity for both candidates and partisans to demonstrate their pre-eminent belief in civility over victory. The members here believe that political ambition and partisanship can be vigorous and even aggressive without sliding into areas of illegal activity, misrepresentation and fraud.”
Each visitor is asked to register their planned act of vigilance in a simple form and they are then given access to the site to update their information and use other functions.
Contact:
Andrew Deal
Vigil for Civility
360-859-1174
andrew@vigilforcivilty.com
www.vigilforcivility.com
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