[fvc-wat-disc] Encouragement for canvassers and would-be canvassers

[Bryn Ossington]

Thats great Ari,

I completely agree that its small things like wearing my button that are
opening up to random conversations with people I pass. That being said I've
been late for most things I have scheduled this week because I have a
tendency to stop and talk about it.

Bryn

On 9/26/07, ARI DAIGEN <adaigen at sympatico.ca> wrote:
>
> Having to travel from Fairview Park Mall to Rim Park and back without a
> car
> (with a stop for pamphlets--those FVC flyers are great!), I never did get
> to
> go canvassing today. I *did*, however, get the chance to strike up a
> conversation with five or six people I met in my travels. Wearing a button
> and carrying "Vote MMP" lawn signs around helps. A couple times I caught
> people staring and said "I have some pamphlets if you like," which I then
> gave them along with a brief explanation.
>
> What's the point of this? I don't know if I'm the only one who hasn't
> really
> gone canvassing yet, but in case there's anyone else, I wanted to let them
> know: the response was overwhelmingly positive! As expected, most people
> hadn't heard of the referendum, but when it was explained they thought
> electoral reform made sense! Just thought that might be encouraging.
>
> Best wishes,
>
> Ari
>
>
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