Taking to the streets just an expression

Reaction so far to the 9/11 [General Strike] Vigil at Academy & Fountain is less concerned with the no working, no shopping, no going to school aspects and worried more about the hit-the-streets talk. Let’s give them that one, because no one has any intention of obstructing any street, of blocking the flow of traffic or endangering anyone’s safety. Taking to the streets is just an expression. It means go outside and play with your friends, it’s good for you.