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We are the surrogates

Submitted September 17, 2008 - 1:46 pm by Mainer (not verified)

A friend of mine who ran an underground newspaper used to repeat, "If you don't like the news, go out and make some yourself.'

So, people, stop complaining or lauding the big name surrogates - be a surrogate.

You're a surrogate when you talk to undecided voters.

You're a surrogate when you register people to vote and tell them that it does in fact mater who is president.

You're a surrogate when you're phonebanking or canvassing.

You're a surrogate when you talk to others about volunteering themselves.

You're a surrogate when you talk to people at the store, at the soccer game, at a barbecue, a social, when you're dropping off or picking up your kids, wherever you haunt.

You're a surrogate when you write a letter or an op-ed for a local newspaper or newsletter or blog.

Don't wait for the surrogates to speak. Say what you think needs saying.

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