For those of you who don't know Bill Sapsis, he is one of the industry's most respected rigger's. His company Sapsis Rigging Inc does just about everything related to rigging and safety. Bill is one of our industry's most outspoken advocates for safety and a leader in supporting our industry charity Behind the Scenes. Bill is widely loved and respected. Somewhere along the way he got the nickname "Uncle Bill", I have no idea why or how, but everyone refers to him as Uncle Bill. He just sent out the message below in his newsletter and I think it deserves repeating here.
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"A citizen of America will cross the ocean to fight for democracy, but won't cross the street to vote in a national election.”
-- Bill Vaughan, American Journalist (1915-1977)
Sadly, this statement is as true today as it was in Bill Vaughan’s time. To make matters worse, there are people today who want to vote but find it more difficult than ever to do so. We must find a way to turn all of this around. For my part, I’m giving my staff a paid holiday on November 6. My hope is they’ll take the time to not only to vote, but also encourage and help their friends and family do the same. Maybe you can do something similar?
I’m not going to suggest for whom you should vote. That’s none of my business. But I do hope you find a way to help render Mr. Vaughan’s quote obsolete. Voting is, after all, the only way we can keep this democratic republic together. And I believe we all want that, no matter which side we’re on.
Thanks,
Bill
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"A citizen of America will cross the ocean to fight for democracy, but won't cross the street to vote in a national election.”
-- Bill Vaughan, American Journalist (1915-1977)
Sadly, this statement is as true today as it was in Bill Vaughan’s time. To make matters worse, there are people today who want to vote but find it more difficult than ever to do so. We must find a way to turn all of this around. For my part, I’m giving my staff a paid holiday on November 6. My hope is they’ll take the time to not only to vote, but also encourage and help their friends and family do the same. Maybe you can do something similar?
I’m not going to suggest for whom you should vote. That’s none of my business. But I do hope you find a way to help render Mr. Vaughan’s quote obsolete. Voting is, after all, the only way we can keep this democratic republic together. And I believe we all want that, no matter which side we’re on.
Thanks,
Bill
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