Calling All Tweeters: One Day, No Hate

I've got a new hero today. Her name is Jane Devin. She shares my sentiments when it comes to hate speech. So she has used the social networking service, Twitter, to spread the message that today, Oct. 6th, we could have a one-day moratorium on hostile speech. Because writing is not my forte, I'd like to share what she has written in her blog about today's intention: http://janedevin.com/

Most of us, regardless of how we check our ballots, want healthy kids, good opportunities, decent jobs, and safe communities — we want more of the good things in life and less of the bad.

Along with several other Twitterers, I wondered if we could have one day where we don’t sit at separate tables and toss spitballs at each other. Maybe it’s a bit idealistic, but perhaps those of us who are interested can just pledge one day where we don’t engage in or respond to the vitriol, but instead concentrate on what we have in common, what we are grateful for, and what we appreciate.

The twitter hashtag is #1Day0Hate. The day to come together is October 6th. If you’d like to make this happen, please start using the tag and promoting it on Twitter and your own blogs. Corina Fiore at Down to Earth Mama even made this badge/avatar you can use on Twitter or on your site!

Thank you to everyone who expressed support for this idea and suggested I kick it off. I’m looking forward to a day of renewed and new friendships!