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Why march around holding signs when you can study hard, get an important job in a political campaign or in private industry, and go on to a career as a real political player?
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Actually, driver, my son now has an important job in a political campaign, which he got because of his resume and connections as a front line activist. But it isn't marching around with a sign - mostly its about canvassing, knocking on doors, grassroots footwork. I know your politics are different than ours, but I'm sure you can appreciate the value of my son's stint as a Moveon get-out-the-vote organizer during the last election on his resume.</p>