We used that picture because it was a well taken photo, we had the rights to use it and it was of a high enough resolution for print. That said, it’s just there to represent elevated transit. I actually think the Hitachi trains in the current proposal are more attractive, but the reality is few are concerned what train is running, they just want a train running.

Basically, we hope that everyone will pick the poster’s that they feel are right for their area area. For instance, some of the people postering up in the University District will find great use in the one that mentions ex-oilman Bush while someone in Ballard may find a different poster works for them. We ask that those who poster their neighborhoods, know their neighborhoods and make the best decision they can.

We also did some research into the demographics of off year elections and the casual voters don’t turn out in very strong numbers. Rallying the passions of your base is what you have to do and we’re hoping to ignite the minds of those people.

I also have a concern about some of the posters involving other political issues (Bush, oil companies, Hummers, etc.) that could alienate supporters of those issues and turn them against the monorail.