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Hey Thomas, this is Joseph IL. I had a question about a potential activism option. Normally when dealing with major roadways, a banner drop is done, in order to catch the eye of a good deal of motorists. With this, anyone who sees it will know it doesnt belong, and it will often be gone within hours, but it makes for a good piece of propoganda.

I was wondering if inatead of this, erecting a sign would be a possibility. My theory is that if it looks like it belongs there, then it will be unnoticed by law enforcement for a good deal of time, and will only be discovered by someone who already knows about the org. I figure that this would get many more people to search us up out of curiosity, and would cause a large fuss when finally discovered. I asked Carter MO, and he told me to see if you aproved of the idea before I began. I have the rescources, and the experiance to do this, so would this be feasable?

You have experience in making road signs?

Not specifically road signs, but yes, ive built multiple signs for park trails, and the construction would be identical.

This sort of sign. Either running 8'x4', or potentially 24'x12'

How much would it cost to fabricate something like that?

Roughly $100 for the 4'x8', and rougly $200 for the 24'x12'

Plywood that is a high enough grade for this comes common in 8x4, and is under $50 a sheet. 4x4x10 posts cost about $20-$30. I already have the paint and the fasteners in abundance.

I think it may still be more financially viable for roadsides to use banners. About a third of the price, and can be much larger for that price. It may not stay up as long, but there can be more banners and more people reading it during that time.

It could be interesting for a hike or something, to plant one somewhere more remote. Do you have any experience with the lettering/designs on them?

That I do not.

I was hoping to elicit some help on that end. I think building a semi permanant structure sends a message of boldness on its own.

Sure, but our work has to be cost effective. Our materials may be temporary, but our manpower makes it permanent.

Banners can last a few days, posters and stickers can last months to a year, stencils can last even longer.

Understood.

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