ADAPT urges the National Governor's Association the passage of Federal legislation known as MiCASSA.
The Message
ADAPT members delivered a personal message to the Governor's of the 36 states in Indianapolis.
Next Stage of the Action
At noon, ADAPT moved the action to outside of the Hotel.
First, Lunch
In front of the Hotel, we assemble to eat the usual burgers, the power food of champions.
Chomp
Chomp, chomp, chomp.
You Can't Eat Here!
Hotel Security and Miscellaneous Police ran out to tell us we could not pass out our lunch right there at the hotel entrance. While some ADAPT argued with the officials, the rest of us passed out the food and ate lunch.
Can you believe it?
These guys really believe that we are done for the day. They have no idea what's coming up next!
Agenda for the Afternoon
ADAPT picks up the trash from lunch and "appears" to be leaving the hotel. Is the Action over, na! it's only 1 PM! We're refreshed and ready to GO!
Hurry!
ADAPT to the street along side the hotel near a side exit that has barricades preventing access.
Governor's Bus
ADAPT surrounded the bus that was taking the Governor's and their families to the city Zoo. We think they should think about our message instead.
Clear Message
ADAPT demands a promised meeting with NGA Chairman to urge the support of MiCASSA.
Getting Personnal
The security police spring into action to keep us on the street side of the barricades and away from the bus.
Perspective
The Governor's and Family members looked out at the people and their signs and realize that the bus not going to take them to the zoo today.
Barricades
The barricades that the police used to keep us away from the bus helped us to keep the bus trapped all afternoon.
Tell it like it is!
Teresa from Indiana ADAPT worked with the local media to get the news out and spread the word "Free Our People!".
Frustration
Do you think it would have been easier just to meet with ADAPT rather than fight with them about this?
Late Afternoon
The bus ride is cancelled late in the afternoon and the bus was backed into a nearby alley. ADAPT accomplished their mission of being heard by the Governor's. There will be an ADAPT Meeting at 7 to go over the events of the day.
Sharing Stories
Kyle Glozier recalls with the crowd the events of the day. Everyone had a story to tell. We were right up close and personal with everyone at the National Governor's Association. They all knew we were here.
Atta Boy!
Roland had some observations that the rest of us had missed. He later wrote the "official history" of this event for us.
Next time
We agreed that we need to continue sending our message to the Governor's. The have got to tell the legislature that MiCASSA is what is needed to give people a choice of freedom.
Preparation
We shall meet again, and we shall be ready.