[pct-l] Post walk across America. The PCT Next?

Fri Apr 26 13:12:19 CDT 2013

I don't discourage the idea of walking for a cause. my concern is, as
someone (david) has perfectly stated, is that a certain level of activism
can draw unwanted attention. I believe that could be invasive to other
hikers and basically takes away from the experience many people are
seeking.  Again, as David said, a person would need to ask themselves if
what they are wanting to do will detract from the experience of others.
Unfortunately, not everyone shares the same view, but that is their right,
which needs to be respected as well.
On Apr 26, 2013 1:48 PM, "Devon Taig" <devon.taig at gmail.com> wrote:

> When I was a young gay kid growing up, I didn't have a lot of role models
> that made me feel OK about the man that I was becoming.  Frankly the notion
> of dying young of AIDS or burning in hell is pretty scary to an 11 year
> old.  I did find refuge on the trails of Oregon (the PCT among them) and on
> backpacking trips with my family.  Hiking was my passion even back then.  I
> have to tell you, had I heard on the news as an 11 year old kid that a gay
> person was backpacking 2600 miles to raise awareness for equality, and
> against anti-gay bullying in schools, well...that would have made a big
> difference to me. I think there are a lot of kids like that out there now.
>
> Nobody's hike is going to be negatively impacted by Richard's hike.
>  Nobody. But I think there can be untold good that arises from his energy
> and courage.
>
> *Not *engaging in activism is to tacitly voice approval for the status
> quo.  Silence *is* activism for that which exists rather than for that
> which is desired.
>
>
> Walk on.
>
>
> On Fri, Apr 26, 2013 at 7:22 AM, Nicole E. Phillips <nephils at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> Yes please leave politics and social issues at home. Most people coming to
>> the trail are seeking refuge from that stuff. The last thing I want to see
>> is any type of activism.
>> On Apr 25, 2013 8:57 PM, "Ron" <chiefcowboy at verizon.net> wrote:
>>
>> > I strongly agree.  Leave politics out of it.
>> > Sent from my Verizon Wireless Smartphone
>> >
>> > David Thibault <dthibaul07 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> >
>> > >While I support your cause I don't think this is a good idea.
>> > >
>> > >If you want ot hike the PCT then please just hike the PCT everyone is
>> > >welcome on the trail.  What I don't want to see is ANY political
>> activity
>> > >on the trail.  I go to the trail to get away frrom news, publicity,
>> > >politics, normal life issues, etc.  The PCT is an attempt at a
>> wilderness
>> > >experience - ask yourself:  will I do doing something to harm that
>> > >experience for others.   Being out there looking for media attention
>> to a
>> > >cause - any cause - takes away from the purpose of the trail.
>> > >
>> > >Hope to see you out there - but as a hiker enjoying the wilderness -
>> not
>> > as
>> > >a poltical activist using the trail for there own agenda.
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >Day-Late
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >> I am exploring the idea of walking the PCT with a bunch of like
>> minded
>> > >> equality folks. Anyone up for talking about it?
>> > >> Richard Noble, Walk Across America
>> > >>
>> > >> --
>> > >> *IN THE NEWS LINKS*
>> > >> Walk Across America
>> > >> I<
>> > >>
>> >
>> http://www.lgbtqnation.com/2012/07/richard-noble-walks-across-america-to-spread-his-dream-of-lgbt-equality/
>> > >> >
>> > >> Walk Across America
>> > >> II<
>> > >>
>> >
>> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/todd-fernandez/richard-noble-walk-across-america_b_1597142.html
>> > >> >
>> > >> The Prophecy of Marriage
>> > >> Equality<
>> > >>
>> >
>> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/james-m-russell/richard-noble-on-equality_b_758321.html
>> > >> >
>> > >>
>> > >> *ENDORSE THE PLEDGE FOR FULL LGBT EQUALITY*
>> > >> *HERE<http://www.actonprinciples.org/thepledge/>
>> > >> *
>> > >> *NO BULLIES VIDEO HERE <http://youtu.be/trqW3OAaduI>*
>> > >>
>> > >> *Richard Noble, activist *
>> > >> *WALK ACROSS AMERICA*
>> > >> *760-992-4172*
>> > >>
>> > >> .
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