“Shock Value” Helps Cut Through Clutter of Capitol Demonstrators

Posted: Mar 7, 2013 / 02:49 PM PST / Updated: Mar 7, 2013 / 03:16 PM PST

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circumcision protestors — A group protesting a recent bill lowering restrictions on circumcisions tries to get drivers’ attention near the State Capitol.

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Spring is the demonstration and protest season at the State Capitol.

Among the first groups on the streets this year is an organization that is protesting circumcision.

Shock value is key to getting attention when there is plenty of competition from protest groups at the State Capitol.

20130307_122444 — A group protesting a circumcision bill at the State Capitol get drivers’ attention

Besides objecting to the medical procedure, they are upset at a recent bill that lowers restrictions on circumcisions and requires the approval of just one parent.

Demonstrators brought their message to cars at 10^th and L Streets that were stopped for red light.