61.   Activists with CUE said the vote will usher a new era of rank-and-file participation in union affairs.

62.   Activists say enthusiasm will snowball over the next few years.

63.   Activists say it can, sometimes in unexpected ways.

64.   Activists say more can be done.

65.   Activists say such striving for near perfection wastes valuable time.

66.   Activists say the industry failed to keep a promise to deal with the problem before the end of last year.

67.   Activists say the Republicans deliberately downplay their agenda because the environment remains a popular cause.

68.   Activists say they have no choice.

69.   Activists also said not enough of the funds distributed by the Justice Department for crime prevention go to grassroots groups.

70.   Activists say adverse rulings and contradictory federal policies add to the confusion.