In theory, the idea's got some sentimental appeal simply because it seems peaceful and heartfelt and so on. But Gray's right that we need a heck of a lot more overall organization to elicit change--and need to aim that organized effort for November and beyond rather than early October.

We should have been fostering this organization since the last presidential election, which we haven't done, and we aren't anywhere even close to being ready to do that now. I'm also struggling with what exactly I'd walk out on or stop doing. Thinking? Reading an anatomy book? The event presents some logistical problems for those of us who'll be busy doing what we want and need to be doing on October 5. . . .

(Gray, I'm imagining you, working for yourself at your computer, looking at your watch and realizing it's time, then walking to the next room for a glass of water in protest.)