by PAgent
That’s what the Oregonian calls them, “aggressive advocates for environmental or humanitarian groups.” They’re one reason the city is trying to craft a new law to replace “sit/lie”, one that would “protect people’s rights to assemble while setting enforceable rules for sidewalk use.” Here at OurPDX, we call them “chuggers”, short for “charity muggers“. I [...]
09.22.2009
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by PAgent
Leaving work the other night, I espied a familiar sight on the sidewalk ahead of me: A group of young men wearing matching T-shirts and carrying clipboards. Solicitors. Before I could look down, the youngest-looking of the three made eye contact, and predictably, nay inevitably, called out to me as I approached. “I hope you’re [...]
07.02.2008
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