Like all of you, I am and have been an avid David Cook fan. Here is just one more reason to continue to support this talented artist.

My husband is a domestic violence counselor, who is trying to get "nice guys" to help prevent violence against women and children. He cofounded an organization called Stand Up Guys. They are enlisting "well intended men" to sign the Stand Up Guy pledge. They have gotten signatures from several state and local politicians, schools and colleges, some well known sports figures and a few thousand other men. I told him I felt David was a Stand Up Guy, basically because of the way I have seen him interact with women and children, and his lyrics are not demeaning to women (as many contemporary songs are). I suggested we meet David and ask him to sign the pledge. Last Saturday at Northern Lights we had the opportunity to go to the meet and greet. I explained to David about the purpose of Stand Up Guys, and my husband asked him and the rest of the band if they would sign the pledge. They each read and signed it without hesitation. They are the first contempory music artists to sign it. Thank you Kyle, Andy, Devin, Monty and David, you are all Stand Up Guys.
Stand Up Guy Pledge
- I pledge to treat all women in my life with dignity, respect & equality
- I pledge to take the time to listen to the women in my life and acknowledge that their perspective is valuable and is equally important as mine.
- I pledge to have the courage to speak out about sexist values, attitudes and beliefs that perpetuate violence against women.
- I pledge to never commit, condone or remain silent about violence against women, sexual assault or domestic violence.
- I pledge to learn, practice and teach non-violent methods to resolve conflict.

For more information go to www.standupguys.org