Interview with Paul Cheatham of No Enemy Organic Clothing
What is No Enemy?
We have a simple, all organic clothing line: all organic, natural dye, made in the USA t-shirts. We're trying to influence our visual spaces with a message that's positive.
Give me your thoughts on the graphic.
There are always two sides in every conflict. We have to understand what the other side is before we can come to an understanding. The two sides are the two fists and the dove is the peaceful solution rising above that.
What inspired you to become a People Power business member?
I love riding. It's my primary transportation. I think it's part of a greater community. I want to have people supporting me when I'm out on the streets on my bicycle. If I expect to be supported, then I need to give something out.
I feel that what People Power is trying to do is to drop all of what we are told is possible and to think about what might be possible. It is totally radical. Like when you are riding your bike and you see a car next to you going to Farmers Market. And you look next to you and there is a person but there are also three other seats, nine light bulbs and a trunk. Imagine if someone were walking down the street pulling all that stuff. The essence of People Power, No Enemy, and the peace movement is simplicity. And that doesn't mean that it lacks style. Style forms from action with right intension. Like, when's the last time you saw a bicyclist fight for a parking spot?
How does simplicity create peace?
When you are taking less, it is allowing you to give more. We are going to need to take less and give more in order to make peace.
Visit No Enemy's web site http://www.noenemy.org/.