Radio Script

11/18/2011                                                                                                                 Brent Brattlof

Slug: Critical Mass

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Anchor:

During the past few months, all across America, there have been people standing up for things they believe in. Many rallies and protests such as (Occupy Wallstreet) have been organized in the hope that, what they have to say will be heard. Many people fight for different ideas or beliefs, but everyone has a reason to participate. One of the ways that diverse cultures gather together to show others what they are fighting for is Critical Mass.

Reporter:

I am standing here at the Paul and Babe statues waiting for the critical mass bicycle ride to return. It is said that critical masses are formed to make drivers aware of bicyclists, and to share the road with them. These critical masses occur all across the nation on the last Friday of every month. We are waiting to have a word with the non-official organizer Luke Holden, and here he comes.

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Extro:  . . . why we are doing this.”

Reporter:

Hearing what Luke has told us, the Bemidji critical mass doesn’t have 400 participants, but there are people here standing up for the cause. Listening to the chatter that is going on all around me, I understand that there are various reasons for participation in the critical mass.

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Intro: “There are so many . . .

Extro:  . . . able to drive a car.”

Reporter:

If you don’t have your license, or you have a firm belief in the way the world should be, there is no wrong reason for you to be here. Love for cycling is what ultimately brings all of these people down here today; passion is the best word that can describe the feeling that they all have.

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Intro: “This is something . . .

Extro: . . . way of someone’s passion?”

Reporter:

 Now we can all understand the reason for these rallies. From the statue of Paul and Babe, this is Brent Brattlof, signing off. Back to you at the studio. 

Anchor:

Thanks Brent, we can see that Occupy Wall Street rallies are being protested all across America. Although we are the wealthiest nation in the world, there are still reasons that people need to stand up for what they believe in. Keep this in mind next time you are on your way home from work, the roads are meant to be shared.

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