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[Michael Wagner]

why am i getting emailed this shit from youtube?

[COAnews]

probably because you listed as one of my contacts/friends. I can remove you from my contacts list if you don't want to know about our videos. Just let me know.

[theresident]

Once again a video of yours has restored my faith in humanity. If only temporarily. Thank you!

[COAnews]

glad to help, glad you enjoyed it!

[MysterEy1]

This is a very important discussion. I feel that it doesnt go far enough... but then again, I am an extremist! I believe in our collective power to do more. But this is a great start. It really addresses some things that are new to most folks.

Must favorite this and keep coming back to it for referrence!

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[COAnews]

Thanks for the encouragement - lets get the ball rolling and see where it takes us.

[David Green]

I ride my bike through the sunflower intersection when I come home from work. It makes me happy.

[kisa20]

hell yeah Portland.

[Michael Bracewell]

I'm confused... why does this one guy keep saying "the grid" is the thing causing the problem? What kind of street design would he prefer, the inefficiency and car dependence of squirmy disconnected suburb streets? Grid systems are actually great for pedestrianism and community.

[jeaniedeeb]

The punks I am used to were political and stunk -if there was stink- cuz the smell was indignance with the systemic fraud and neglect of humanrights, humanity- of course it is just a fashion statement now- who looks most punk- sigh- most of these folks who get together to paint an intersection also participate in other community actions. Actually it sounds like a few folks here could use a get together to paint an intersection or something. You'd be surprised how good it feels, punk rock MF.

[Bob Hooker]

WE is the USA not London. I have lived in a non-grid city for 10 years, and the presence of automobiles and mass transit in a non-grid city is a major issue.

[tourdefrance]

You hate hippies because they stink? Nice reason to hate someone. Those poor people with houses that need painting (the ones you mention) probably stink too... do you hate them as well? It's beyond me how you can be against a community coming together to do some sort of activity - painting, or whatever it may be. You consider this a bad thing?? Your soul is pathetic. I would hate to have that much negativity inside of me. Also I don't care what kind of music you listen to. Grow up.

[GOODOLREBEL]

@travellinman321 Not Travellinman I don't find it threatening, I just think it's a waste of time and money. Put the effort in painting someone less fortunates house instead of some stupid intersection!

[GOODOLREBEL]

Hey dick head I'm not a big truck driving readneck. I'm not an insecure bitch. I do hate hippies I think they stink and should take a bath. I'm a hardcore Punk Rock listening MF. and I think instead of painting some stupid intersection why don't you paint some old person or low income persons house instead some stupid intersection. So take that you name call SOB!

[Dave Lane]

This is a great video and a great story. Thanks for sharing!

[skarpes]

This is SO cool. I love it! I REALLY want to start doing this in our neighbourhood....not sure how to get the ball rolling. I think some folks would have a hard time understanding this new concept and I worry how to deal with that too. Anyways, THANKS for posting this!

[tourdefrance]

Does it hurt your brain to be that close-minded? I bet yer one of them big boys huh.... a big, tough, truck drivin', hippie hatin' tough guy.... you good ol' rebel, you. But really, I think you're nothing but a little, insecure bitch. I can smell your primitive way of thinking from miles away. And damn, does it stink. Time to progress, everyone. No use waiting on people who are too fearful of pushing forward.

[jeffsandychelsea]

lol its not like a few trees and a plaza will kill you. just avoid it if you hate being in a public space so much.