From: Al Lebedoff, Grand Forks, British Columbia, December 17
After watching CNN school shooting videos and the resulting gun control debates, I thought, would it be timely and appropriate to send CNN, YouTube, FaceBook a picture of the Doukhobor Burning of the Arms 1895 picture with a Doukhobor song as a background. This may stir up some interesting discussion in the US.
I also read a headline blog that people with young kids are starting to hand their guns in, this is in Oakland Calif. They could receive $200 for turning their gun in. Some fathers did not accept the cash. Safety concern for their children was the reason for this action.
Who in our organization could prepare this video clip???
Answer
In Grand Forks you have an extensive video archive of USCC performances including arms burning memorials. Volunteer geeks could produce your suggested video from digital collections readily available. Much is also on-line, including all of Koozma's images.
I recall the impressive performance during the 25th UYD choir anniversary. The lights dimmed and the illusion of a bonfire on stage was created by a fan blowing thin colored fabric up while illumiated with colored light. A video of this, or a comparable performance, could easily be uploaded to YouTube.com. Also worthy: Doukhobor Dugout House re-enacts 1895 burning of guns ... .
A larger project could include images, text and narration. Talk it up around town. Hopefully a few talented people will get it done.
Gun buyback programs are offered by many US police departments, often funded by donations. The guns are destroyed. How times have changed. Getting $200 for the government to destory your gun is an evolutionary progression compared to getting whipped, jailed and exiled for destroying your own gun, as Doukhobors were punished for in 1895.
This question and intense news coverage about the school shootings aroused Koozma to post the following blog: Control Guns AND Mental Illness.
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After watching CNN school shooting videos and the resulting gun control debates, I thought, would it be timely and appropriate to send CNN, YouTube, FaceBook a picture of the Doukhobor Burning of the Arms 1895 picture with a Doukhobor song as a background. This may stir up some interesting discussion in the US.
I also read a headline blog that people with young kids are starting to hand their guns in, this is in Oakland Calif. They could receive $200 for turning their gun in. Some fathers did not accept the cash. Safety concern for their children was the reason for this action.
Who in our organization could prepare this video clip???
Answer
In Grand Forks you have an extensive video archive of USCC performances including arms burning memorials. Volunteer geeks could produce your suggested video from digital collections readily available. Much is also on-line, including all of Koozma's images.
I recall the impressive performance during the 25th UYD choir anniversary. The lights dimmed and the illusion of a bonfire on stage was created by a fan blowing thin colored fabric up while illumiated with colored light. A video of this, or a comparable performance, could easily be uploaded to YouTube.com. Also worthy: Doukhobor Dugout House re-enacts 1895 burning of guns ... .
A larger project could include images, text and narration. Talk it up around town. Hopefully a few talented people will get it done.
Gun buyback programs are offered by many US police departments, often funded by donations. The guns are destroyed. How times have changed. Getting $200 for the government to destory your gun is an evolutionary progression compared to getting whipped, jailed and exiled for destroying your own gun, as Doukhobors were punished for in 1895.
This question and intense news coverage about the school shootings aroused Koozma to post the following blog: Control Guns AND Mental Illness.
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Thank you for your response recreating the post "Doukhobor Burning of the Arms 1895". A simple idea is a powerful force.
ReplyDeleteAny possibility of contacting Piers Morgan at CNN and Newtown United at Facebook ??
Best of the season to you.
Al Lebedoff
Grand Forks BC