PROGRESSIVE MAGAZINE ARTICLE ABOUT ME AND MY WEBSITE!!!

Animation Producer Gets Ugly Slurs
By Matthew Rothschild
April 24, 2006

Ava Lowery is a fifteen-year-old who lives in Alabama. She calls herself a peace activist, and for the past year, she’s been producing her own short animations on her website, peacetakescourage.com. All in all, she’s made about seventy of them, she says, and most of them oppose Bush and his Iraq War.

“I was just so mad about it,” she explains. “And the media are not showing the real images of the war, so I did a lot research and started my own website.”

She submitted one of her latest creations, “WWJD,” to the monthly “contagious” contest that huffingtonpost.com is running. (It’s an open contest that ranks the number of viewers for each submission.)

“WWJD” (“What Would Jesus Do”) is a powerful animation that features a soundtrack of a child singing “Jesus loves me, this I know” while one picture after another of a wounded, bloody, or screaming Iraqi child fills the screen.

“The object of the animation,” says Lowery, is “to get the following point across: Jesus loves Iraqis, too.”

Lowery ends the video with quotations from Beatitudes, including, “Blessed are they who mourn” and “Blessed are the meek” and “Blessed are the merciful” and “Blessed are the peacemakers.”



More at link:

http://progressive.org/mag_mc042406

I am SO excited about this! :woohoo:

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I'm glad I know you!

:applause:

You are a role model for your generation and...
:yourock:

Keep up the good work and screw those yellow elephants!

just WOW!!!!!

:toast:

:-)

And please, do yourself a favor and report any death threats to the police AND the FBI immediately. It's not worth the risk.

No wonder it gets the pinheads in such a lather.


Oh yeah, one more thing:


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There are a lot of crazy sick people in the US and hopefully, if we can stop this war, we will have money for mental health treatment for them.

Lots of love,
A DU admirer :loveya: O8)

like that. Maybe you need to do a video about ignorant people who hide their head in the sand!
Congrats on the article! :yourock: :yourock:

suggesting she should be raped for expressing her first amendment rights.

I'm so glad I'm not a "Christian" like them

keep up the good work Ava!

We're all very proud of you. Keep up the good work and stay safe.



:bounce:

except for the disturbing part about being threatened.

If you, for one instant, feel that any of the threats take on more than an "online" tone to them, let the authorities know.

The more vile the things they say, the more you know you've touched them.

I watched the "Jesus loves me" video before I ever read this page, and it stuck with me, too. Stay smart and stay strong! And keep your parents informed of the crazies! They need to be able to protect you if someone crosses the line!

I had no idea you were such a young patriot! Kudos!:hi:

your work appears to be something from someone older and wiser than most 15 year olds. That is meant to be a sincere compliment. I am sorry that you are having trouble with coservatives. Their hatred really belies their fear-they know, at some level, that what you say is the truth.

Wowee, can I have your autograph???

There should be thousands more like you because you're doing a damn sight more than people 2,3 or 4 times your age. Those who are threatening you are cowardly and only keen to get some sort of sick satisfaction but when they are exposed, they scurry like cockroaches that scatter in the light of day.

I want to encourage you to continue your activities and let you know that you'll always be someone I'll point young folks and teenagers who want to do something about what's happening in this world.:applause:

We're glad you're a DU'er, Ava... :)

peace

THAT IS SOOOO AWESOME!!!!
Be Proud, Stay Strong, keep the faith! You make a difference!

I'm going to check out your animations and the rest of this article. I'm so excited for you.

:yourock: :woohoo:

The one thing that constantly astounds me is how VIOLENT the anger is on the right when they disagree with you. It's not just a "fuck you", there's always disturbing over-the-top sadistic threats attached to them as well. THESE are CHRISTIANS? THIS is the so-called MORAL majority? They scare the shit out of me with the things they say. Stay safe, Ava. Contact the authorities if you have to. Those people give me the heebee jeebees. :hug:



It is forbidden to kill; therefore all murderers are punished unless they kill in large numbers and to the sound of trumpets.

Voltaire

You make this fellow Southerner VERY proud! Keep up the good work!! And, as Kris Kristofferson's song says, "Don't let the bastards get you down."

Jesus would be proud of you!

:grouphug:

right

Rather than those of us who can and would happily beat their cowardly America-hating punk asses into the ground....

Feel free to let us know if you need anything - and rock on!

:)

for your expression of what you feel is important

!!

Maybe you'd like chocolate instead?

Seriously, we at DU should publicly support anyone who stands by their beliefs in the face of these threats.

living in what I think is a not very progressive area of the United States you amaze me.

way to go girl.

:yourock: :yourock: :yourock: :yourock: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang:

I'm impressed.
Thanks for all that good work.

I, for one, sort of laughed when reading those negative messages. So Freudian. Anyway, keep up the good work, we all support you!

patriot! You make DU (and I'm sure your parents) proud! I am disturbed by the truly revolting e-mails that you've received; I wish I could say that if surprises me, but I've become too cynical.

:kick: and :hug:

And I know you're not! You are very rightly excited about this development

You know the difference between hate and compassion, good and evil, freedom and occupation, right and wrong. You know which side you're on. So do they. That's why you struck a nerve in them - and they react as if they're vampires and someone tossed holy water on them. They shriek and shrivel and screech in the daylight you let into the room. Stay on your path and be careful out there.

Keep the curtains open on them and let the sunlight in. That's what it'll take.

I'm sure you will have guys from around the country knocking down your door now!

:yourock:

Way to go Ava!!!

I'm now going over to visit your site and watch your work. I'll send the link on to my friends as well (none of the people we associate with will send you nasty email... only love and hugs!)

kt

Keep up the great work!

:grouphug:

these sick pathetic evil people...

but i am glad your story is getting out..so many can see how evil these so called religious conservatives truely are!

but i wish you did not have to be exposed to this at such a young age...

it's such a sad day in anyones life to realize we have such viscious miserable people among us..but we do...


but of the bad, a good lesson evolves in ones life...

if you reach for the highest credibility and integrity..and be the best that you can be...and always hold your head high...and respect life and how precious it is and how fragile it is...

and you always fight for truth...you will be a magnificent human being...

what a treasure you will be to all around you ..and to all of us!!

I am so proud of you sweetheart...you bring sunshine to my day every time i see you posting..you are such a delight..and a very special young lady in my eyes!!

THIS IS FOR YOU SWEETIE...

You are my sunshine, my only sunshine
You make me happy when skies are gray
You'll never know dear, how much I love you
Please don't take my sunshine away

:loveya: :hug: :loveya: :hug: :loveya: :hug: :loveya: :hug: :loveya: :hug: :loveya: :hug: :loveya: :hug: :loveya: :hug: :loveya: :hug: :loveya: :hug: :loveya: :hug: :loveya: :loveya: :hug: :loveya: :hug: :loveya: :hug: :loveya: :hug: :loveya: :hug: :loveya: :hug: :loveya: :hug: :loveya: :hug: :loveya: :hug: :loveya: :hug: :loveya: :hug: :loveya: :hug: :loveya: :hug: :loveya:


FLY






P.S.

these jerks who wrote you are nothings..less than nothings....and will always wallow alone in their own bile...until they choke on it!THE HAVE NO SELF ESTEEM AND ARE WORTHLESS TO SOCIETY!

:pals:

STAY AS SWEET AND WONDERFUL AS YOU ARE TODAY!!

FLY

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And of course, the content of the work.

Have you ever considered a career in visual art, such as documentary film or other types of film?

Check you PM.

:hi:

I'm biased, but I'd look into USC. Some major filmmakers graduated from there and it's a great name to drop in LA to get an internship and get started.

I'd also look into NYU. Equally fine filmmakers have graduated from there and I'm sure it is the name to drop in NYC.

I know there are other fine film schools that others here can recommend.

Please,always feel free to PM me if you have any questions or would like me to look at anything for you (check your PM. I sent you something earlier.)

:woohoo: :applause: You've certainly earned this recognition!:applause::woohoo:

I cannot tell you how disgusted/pissed I am that anyone would send you such hateful emails. Just please be careful and watch your back, though idiots like those have big mouths, little peckers and no brains.:grr::nuke:

Always keep in mind that you should never worry about what others think, chances are they don't! It got me through high school and other tough times. :loveya::hug:

are powerful. Congrats! and very well done!!!

ps. I've got goosebumps. Every american should see these.

Congratulations! Well deserved recognition! :yourock:

for office. I will see you safely through and get you into office.

Not kidding. I figure by the time you're old enough I should have a little more free time to toss you on my back and get you there. Until then you go girl!!

:toast: Julie

Beautiful!
:yourock:

Walk your path. :thumbsup:

Keep up the good work. :)

:grouphug:

You should be very proud, Ava. Fabulous job.

is for many

'LyingAva wrote:
Mon, 2006-04-24 17:59
"She says there was a threat against her that was circulating “on the conservative underground.”"

This is a bald-faced lie. There have been absolutely ZERO threats made against her on the Conservative Underground website. Cite or retract.'

In the past 24 hours I have been called more names than I knew even existed. :shrug:

I'm sure you know this quote, but just in case, here's what Ghandi said:

"First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win."

If you go through life without pissing anyone off, then you are not doing much or doing something wrong. And if you are going to piss someone off, it should be the bigots and the hypocrites.

some people just have a huge load of karmic baggage they're carrying around that can't help but spill on others around them. I am confident the damage they inflict on others is nowhere near as bad as they inflict on themselves.

Keep your chin up, back straight, and your eyes on the prize. You're a real inspiration.

Your videos are wonderful! :hug:

I guess some people really can't handle the truth? Congrats - I hope your videos get more attention because of this article.

That is awesome. I'm sorry you got some negative reponses, but that just goes to show you're hitting a home run. Besides, the authors of those negative repsonses are probably Karl Rove and Rush, so just consider the source!

Good job!

young up and coming generation, and in fact and inspiration to any generation. I'm proud of you for your wisdom and efforts, and applaud you for your strength and resolve. Keep up the incredible work with your animations, and congrats on the article!

:toast: (ginger ale in those glasses, hehehe)

:yourock:

Be safe, though, sweetie. There are some serious nutjobs out there!

:hug: :toast: :woohoo: and all that stuff!

Jenn

:yourock:


I bet 99% of those nasty responses came from other 15-year-olds, but sad that there is anybody so low down. You have more courage in your little finger, Ava, than they have collectively.

Kudos on the write-up! :thumbsup:

You are approaching the big time. Congrats on all this recognition. It is well deserved.

I know you and your family can withstand all the RW bullshit. And you know we are all here to help if push comes to shove.

I'm so proud of you. :yourock:

I think you do great work. Keep it up. Don't let these people bully you.

Freeper-ville USA. Lol, I've been there a few times and I recognize that pattern of misspelling anywhere.

You go girl!!

I'm so proud of you!

...I'm proud to know you!:yourock:

:patriot:

videos, but must have missed that one!

Wow--you are one brave gal!!

http://peacetakescourage.cf.huffingtonpost.com/animations/wwjd.html

:hi:

The things you will do and accomplish in your life. I see great things ahead, even with the great challenges we all face.

Don't stop when we elect Dems, keep them all accountable to making the world a safe, just, and peaceful world for all of us. keep reminding them that Jesus loves Iraqis, Africans, Palestinians, Venezualans....

Those are devastating videos. Well done.

:yourock: :applause:

Keep up the good work and never stop improving!

and you deserve it.

with your courage and convictions, I wish you were old enough to be drafted for President -

maybe we should draft you anyway - Ava for El Presidente -

I checked out other animations on the site....VERY POWERFUL!! Again... Congratulations!! Keep up the good work.

Glad your work is being noticed. I brought the cheering section.

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--IMM

Excellent :D

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Edit to type in SCREAMING mode.

Only two comments have been posted, and the second one is this:



I see there is a Conservative Undergound .com

-Cindy in Fort Lauderdale

I just finished watching the "Jesus Loves Me" video and I'm sitting here in tears for these precious, innocent victims. Keep it up, Ava, don't let the haters get you down. :hug:

Congrats!

Hugs and Bounces to you!

We are so proud and happy for you as you sprinkle your TRUTH MESSAGE for all to see.

You've got me crying, sad for the children but uplifted by your passion!!

http://progressive.org/mag_mc042406

:kick:

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:D

You're doing the right thing and don't get intimidated by the wing nuts. None of those psychos will ever net national media coverage like you did.

Keep the faith and keep up the good work!

Sonia

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You make us proud. Sorry about the threats - there are a lot of scary, sad and ignorant people in the world.

Good for you!

Follow your dream. Never give up. :bounce: :loveya: :woohoo: :applause:

:yourock: :patriot: :woohoo: :kick:

:applause: This is the type of thing that I dream of my boys doing as they get older. I am so excited for you. What an amazing talent! Keep up the great work!

:yourock:

peace and low stress ava

:grouphug:

:applause: You are an inspiration to me! :)

:bounce:

Go Ava!

Go Ava!

:toast:

It's an honor to know you!

I'm sending your story to my 18 year old niece, for her inspiration! Nice job!

way to go Ava!!!

K&R

and that is a most precious commodity.

Peace and honor to you.

:)