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by Gareth Von Kallenbach
Today
word began to circulate around the web
about a group of Star Wars fans who have
started to camp out for Episode II.
Since the fans were located in my area
of the nation, Seattle (WA), I decided
to pay them a visit after I had finished
covering the Seattle-Philadelphia game.
Upon arriving at the landmark
Cinerama Theater, I was greeted by four
members of the Seattle Star Wars
Society. President John Guth was in
attendance, and had just completed an
interview with a local news station.
After catching up with John, I set about
asking the group a series of questions.
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asked was the most obvious one,
"why are you lining up so
early"? what I learned was that
this event is part of a film project, as
well as an action to increase awareness
about the club and the numerous charity
functions that they are involved with.
It was explained to me that should the
group have started to line up in April
for instance, then the art project would
not have the time that was needed for it
to be developed properly, also since
they lined up 31 days prior for
"The Phantom Menace", the
group wanted to beat their old record.
During the course of my visit, I
learned that the group plans to have
wireless internet access soon, so they
can conduct their business and pass time
while on line. John Guth also wanted to
make mention of how pleasant and
cooperative the Seattle Police
Department have been, and wanted to
praise them for their support and
professional treatment of the line
event. While there are those who will
undoubtedly pass comments about members
in the line having no life, being
losers, and only out for attention, they
are not harming anyone, and if they
chose to pass their time in this manner,
then it is their right as Americans to
do so. When the issues of work and
funding were raised, Guth explained that
since he owns his own business, all he requires
is web access to complete his work.
Other members of the line said that they
hold jobs, and will sit in line when
they are not working, and will come and
go as various needs arise, but are
committed to remaining in line. I will
be covering the line on a weekly basis
and will follow the group through the
premiere of Episode II and the launch of
their film project, so stayed tuned for
future updates.
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