We are still overwhelmed by the response around the country to our small statement against neighborhood speeding.
A supporters' Facebook group has grown to over 100 members in a day. We've been frontpaged on CNN and The Drudge Report. We've gotten emails of support from around the country and Canada. We've gotten more interview requests than we can count, from local and national media, including 96 Rock, G105, and Good Morning America. All of this from three little signs, and not a paintball fired in anger. Clearly, people around Durham, the Triangle, and the country have reached their limit with people speeding with impunity down the streets where they live, work, and play.
We have been nominated for a Darwin Award, to which we say, do not make assumptions about our steadfastness.
We have turned down all interview requests from the media, but that may change in the very near future.
In the meantime, we await a response from the City of Durham to our offer to fund the the reinstatement of the PACE Car program. And to our request that the city mandate its employees observe the speed limits when they are driving in our neighborhoods.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
We get Facebook posts
Some of our supporters have started a Facebook group. Here's what someone had to say:
Hey everyone! Im from Canada and I read on CNN about your awesome signs! My family and I also live on a street plagued by speeders, and recently my bf and I have taken to putting some cement blocks in front of our house since people INSIST on parking on the grass too. I like to scream "SLOW DOWN" as the jerks drive by. Just wanted to let you know you've got love and support from Canada too!!
Go Durham!!
We get letters
Hi,
Good to see your signs in Durham. I' m in my 60's with beginning cataracts and bright lights on cars at night kill me. I've threatened probably 1,000 time to shoot their headlights with a paintball gun. Keep up the good work!
Good to see your signs in Durham. I' m in my 60's with beginning cataracts and bright lights on cars at night kill me. I've threatened probably 1,000 time to shoot their headlights with a paintball gun. Keep up the good work!
We get letters - From Wisconsin!
Greetings!
I love your idea! We live in a small Wisconsin town on a busy street.
I have three daughters, from 14 down to six years in age. I would like
to try a passive-aggressive approach like this rather than pulling a
Clint Eastwood glare and thoughts of smashing a radiator to one of
those speeding vehicles.
I was wondering, do you have any spare signs and, if so, what do I
need to do to get two?
Anyway, thank you in advance and kudos to a wonderful plan.
Mosinee, WI
I love your idea! We live in a small Wisconsin town on a busy street.
I have three daughters, from 14 down to six years in age. I would like
to try a passive-aggressive approach like this rather than pulling a
Clint Eastwood glare and thoughts of smashing a radiator to one of
those speeding vehicles.
I was wondering, do you have any spare signs and, if so, what do I
need to do to get two?
Anyway, thank you in advance and kudos to a wonderful plan.
Mosinee, WI
We get letters - From Michigan!
Hi,
I saw your group mentioned on the Drudge Report and then I went to your facebook page. I was wondering if I could get a sign to put in my yard or something? I live in Michigan and I think it would be great to start a group up here or at least show support for your efforts. Please let me know, thanks.
I saw your group mentioned on the Drudge Report and then I went to your facebook page. I was wondering if I could get a sign to put in my yard or something? I live in Michigan and I think it would be great to start a group up here or at least show support for your efforts. Please let me know, thanks.
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