On Friday, about 50 50 people arranged the first street in Yakima, raised their hands and held signs in support of science. The protest was part of a national stand for science rallies across the country.
The rally organizer Diana Woods, like right, Susie Lotomes, make a high mark out of the pizza box. (Credit: Courtney Flat / NWPB)
Organizer Diana Woods said she was sitting at home, seeing science financing disappeared, and decided she wanted to do something.
At first, she was just planning in Seattle.
“And I thought, ‘Can we rally (rally) here in Yakima?’ Why not?
But, she didn’t have to worry that she would stand on the road for a long time. The word spread. People heard him talking in grocery stores. Others made posts on social media. Local ABC saw it on News Scroll.
People came ready with signs. “Restore financial support for science.” “Support agriculture.” “Don’t fired scientists.” “Most, not necessarily.” “America is great because of science.” “The virus does not recognize the borders.” “No science, no beer.”
Eric Fleming came in protest because he said “science is life.” He said vaccines are necessary and it is hoped that the protest will raise awareness for people in Yakima. (Credit: Courtney Flat / NWPB)
Microsologist PhD, Eric Fleming, said he wants to participate in it because “science is life.”
“The lack of science is now happening,” he said. “(With the rally), we will not change anyone’s minds, but we can get some conversation with some people. That’s all we were really trying to do.
Busy, while walking on Four Len Street, many people hoisted their car’s horns and respected them. The crowd rejoiced with everyone.
The psychological nurse practitioner, Leslie Rodrig, designed the theme and T -shirt specifically for the rally in the 1980s. In this symbol, “no science silence”, “SOS” cited the “message in a bottle” by the police. His Blue T -shirt signed the science, “Do you not forget about me” created the lyrics.
Psychological nurse practitioner, Leslie Rodrig, spoke with a crowd over megphone at Yakima’s standup for a science rally. (Credit: Courtney Flat / NWPB)
He talked to the crowd with the borrowing megphone.
“It’s not about politics. It’s about people. This is about whether we choose to move forward or ignorant let us pull backwards, “Rodrig said.
Family physician Sara Kate in Yakima said that a part of it also includes vaccines.
“Science is important for everything we do,” Kate said. “And we know that the vaccine works and keeps people healthy.”
To bring science messages home, Andy Greno wanted to think about how science affects agriculture.
“Here in the Valley of Yakima, (science) is everything, which is coming up with effective ways to develop with apples. Scientists bring all productive changes,” said Greeno. “So standing against science in Yakima Valley does not make any sense.”
The protesters stood near the road for about an hour.
Kate said, “This is a great opportunity to address our concerns.” Many of us are sitting at home, now they are very upset about this country. … The only thing we can do is to stand up and voice your concerns. “
