One reason we are doing the march the way we are doing it -- self-sufficient and even a bit austere -- is because we are demonstrating that we can use the experiences, skills, and mental toughness we learned in the military community for the purpose of justice, not war.  In some of our descriptions of this pilgrimmage we have called ourselves "a justice army marching into the heart of a great injustice."  We mean that.  Just as Malclom X served notice on the establishment with a disciplined display of collective unity in front of a police station holding a beaten brother, we are serving notice that we will stop this war and ensure justice in the Gulf Coast, no matter what. In the same way that the Freedom Riders of the Civil Rights struggle set the example for the rest of the nation by making sacrifices and enduring hardships which boosted that struggle to a higher level of commitment, we have the opportunity to set that example now. We will make arrangements for other-abled participants on a case-by-case basis, as well as children.  No one will be left behind.  But we ask that those who can participate with only the basic necessities for five days, do so.  This applies to those who make the trip to New Orleans for the rally, too.  Be prepared to "squat" and camp.  Bring your own tents, and your own food and water.  This will not be a hotel trip.  Some home stays will be coordinated along the route. In addition to bringing your own food when you have the ability (no one will go hungry), we encourge all to bring a 20-, 30-, or 4o-pound donation of non-perishable food to be handed out from a distribution point at the March 19th rally.