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Foes of Davis recall post tactics on Web

Foes of Davis recall post tactics on Web / Petition workers complain of intimidation

Internet posting by recall opponents:

-- As you go about your daily routines (driving to and from work, shopping, going to the movies, the doctor, etc.), keep your eyes open for recall petitioners at all times.

-- The most important thing you can do is provide us feedback about where and when signature gathering efforts are occurring. Call us . . .

Engage the Petition Collectors - If you see recall petitioners, here's what to do:

-- Engage them in conversation; the longer they talk to you, the less time they have to collect signatures; they have a limited period of time to collect over 1 million signatures.

-- Ask what petitions they are carrying.

-- It is important to determine if they are only carrying the recall petitions or if they also have the anti-recall petition and others.

-- If they tell you they have the "Save Our Teachers" or "Evaluate the Recall Process" petition, ask them to show it to you.

-- Note: There is no "Save Our Teachers" petition. This is our anti-recall petition. The signature collector is "double dipping." They are trying to get people to sign both the recall and the anti-recall petitions so they can make more money.

-- Remember, the longer you engage them, the fewer signatures they can collect.

-- Do not attempt to provoke or get into a physical confrontation with signature gatherers. We do not want you to be arrested.

Take Action

-- Complain to the store manager. Tell the manager you are a customer and you are offended by being harassed as you enter their store. Tell the manager you will take your business elsewhere.

-- Do not falsely sign a petition. This is against the law.

-- If you like to "mix it up," it is OK to debate or argue with the signature gatherer.

-- Counter them with the anti-recall petition; it is OK to stand in front of their table or approach potential signers before they do, or otherwise inhibit their activity.

-- Distribute the "Who's Behind the Recall" leaflet.

-- Approach potential signers and ask them if they know who is behind the recall: remind them that it is a bunch of right-wing conservative Republicans, like Darrell Issa and Bill Simon, who can't win an election fairly; they are trying to overturn a legal and fairly conducted election.

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