For our user agree- ment, click here . But the real question is why 400 other people came out to join him. In organizing on children's issues, it's hard to turn out enough people to fill a sandbox. For Children, an effort to mobilize people who want to know why in America it's better to be a road than a kid. A place to start is political support.
Local groups find their own focus.
Which is why the Salem chapter responded to the juvenile mental health counselor cuts. These were by far the deepest cuts in the budget. I don't think I am. I want to see them be a continuing force, not only in this community, but around the state. At least in the Salem area, the outcome should encourage that.