Lisle Township Democratic Organization

The Lisle Township Democratic Organization (LTDO) believes that BLACK LIVES MATTER!  We are deeply disturbed at the cruel display of violence by Minneapolis police officers who took the life of Mr. George Floyd. The brutal treatment of African-Americans in our country must stop and police must be held accountable.

The right of Americans to protest and express their rage nonviolently is guaranteed under the First Amendment of our Constitution and we support these nonviolent protests.

We denounce the looting and property damage for it has no place in advancing the cause of justice and civil liberty.

In addition, LTDO believes that

• The voices of the oppressed in our society must be amplified to bring about action items for change within our police departments across the country.
• There must be better criteria for use of force by police instilled in their practices and policies.
• There must be better reporting and improved strategies for acts of police brutality.
• Better strategies to quickly identify police officers with a propensity for abuse.
• Improved discipline for police officers.
• Better relations between the police and the community.

To help bring about the systemic change our country requires, LTDO wants to support candidates who will promote legislation to:

• Create greater economic sustainability for minority communities.
• Improve educational opportunities and promote policies to end the “school to prison pipeline”.
• Strengthen healthcare.
• Eliminate disparities in our criminal justice system.
• Expand voting rights and political representation.
• Provide programs for youth and young adults.
• End excessive prosecution of people of color as in Ferguson, MO.
• DuPage County needs bail reform.
• Candidates need to support well researched and effective policies to reduce police violence like Campaign Zero.

We are sewing surgical style cotton face masks that are washable and reusable.
Protect yourself and others and help raise money for the Lisle Township Democratic Organization (LTDO)—helping Democratic candidates local, state and national.

Sizes are Child,Adult Medium, and Adult Large with elastic ear loops or cotton ties—your choice.
Suggested donations:   $10.00 @ or 3 for $25

Child Size 4×6                  with elastic Ear loops or cotton ties
Adult Medium 5.5 x 7.5    with elastic Ear loops or cotton ties
Adult Large 6 x 8              with elastic Ear loops or cotton ties

To get an awesome Democratic mask, fill out this form completely: . At the end of the form you will have two options to donate: mail a check to our treasurer or by clicking the ActBlue link you will find.

Some of our popular fabrics are running out, but we will substitute the closest pattern we can get. We can email or text you when your masks are ready, then send them by USPS or deliver to your door if you are in our neighborhood

The Lisle Township Democrats appreciate your help!

Our Membership Meeting on Monday June 8th at 7:30-9PM will be devoted to understanding the Black Lives Matter movement. Naperville City Councilman Benjamin White, co-founder of Naperville Neighbors United will be our speaker. We must be able to discuss uncomfortable but essential topics in a safe space, and only active members and people we know will be admitted. That is what we need for change to happen. Join us for this important discussion via Zoom from your digital device.

To register, please follow this link; after completing the form you will be sent a link to the meeting.  If it is your first time, you’ll be prompted to download the Zoom application for easy viewing. (Note: if you mislay the link you receive, go back to the above registration link.)

We look forward to meeting you or seeing you again! If you are new or need help with Zoom, please contact lisletownshipdems@gmail.com, or view some Zoom tutorials:  https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206618765-Zoom-Video-Tutorials.

Before face masks, Americans went to war against seat belts (Business Insider)

A woman fastens her seat belt in 1970. – Lambert/Getty Images

Oh, boy, do I remember this from the 1960’s. I remember my Dad installing seat belts in our car. As a kid, I was not at all political (but definitely a nerd) and remember rolling my eyes at the “better to be thrown from the car” argument. What, through the windshield? “What if the car goes into water or catches fire” (I guess it can’t do both) makes a bit more sense, but are way too improbable to pay the price of not being protected.

I suspect many people still don’t understand that belts work with the “[wiki base=”EN”]crumple zone[/wiki]” in front as a shock absorber to reduce g-forces in a crash.

“You wanna bounce through this one?” the exec asks the crew in the deceleration scene in [wiki base=”EN”]Forbidden Planet[/wiki].

Beware — this all assumes compliance with masking and social distancing. Here’s a summary, but obviously read the New York Times article for details.

1. A BYOB backyard gathering with one other household: low to medium risk. ✅⚠️
2. Eating indoors at a restaurant: medium to high risk — “one of the riskiest things you can do. ⚠️?
3. Attending a religious service indoors: high risk. ?
4. Spending the day at a popular beach or pool: low risk — “as long as you can stay socially distanced”. ✅
5. An outdoor celebration such as a wedding with more than 10 guests: medium to high risk. ⚠️?
6. Using a public restroom: low to medium risk — ventilation is the variable here. ✅⚠️
7. Letting a friend use your bathroom: low risk (turn the fan on). ✅
8. Going to a vacation house with another family: low risk. ✅
10. Getting a haircut: medium to high risk. ⚠️?
11. Going shopping at a mall: risk varies. ❓
12. Going to a nightclub: high risk. ?
13. Going camping: low risk. ✅
14. Exercising outdoors: low risk ✅?