Posted on 12/13/2006 7:59:00 PM PST by CaliFReeper1
UAC will be rallying against Islamofascism in front of CAIR (Council on American Islamic Relations) offices across the U.S. on March 31st, 2007. Other rallies will be held internationally. See the press release below:
From the UAC:
Second annual Rally Against Islamofascism Day announced
A prominent educational and action group today announced the date set for a second annual Rally Against Islamofascism Day, with rallies planned for various locations across the United States, as well as around the world.
(LOS ANGELES, CA, 12/13/2006) - With the successful execution of simultaneous rallies against Islamic militancy held across the United States in early 2006, the United American Committee today announced a second Rally Against Islamofascism Day (R.A.I.D.), this time international, set for Saturday March 31st, 2007. The event, described on the UAC's website at www.unitedamericancommittee.org will be a joint effort of organizations in a common goal of educating others to the dangers posed by radical Islam. “This is an opportunity for people of all walks of life to come together, setting aside political or religious differences.” remarks United American Committee Chairman Jesse Petrilla, who also noted that Muslims are especially encouraged to join in the rallies.
Prior to the announcement, the UAC reached out to an array of organizations to build a coalition to ensure the success of the rallies. While many organizations joined in support, one organization in particular refused to unite in the effort. CAIR, the Council on American Islamic Relations, when asked by the United American Committee if they would join in the rallies, refused by not answering e-mails from the group's members, and even hung up on UAC officials when the United American Committee attempted to contact CAIR's Washington DC offices. CAIR has been criticized by many prominent individuals including U.S. Senators Richard Durbin, and Charles Schumer, due to CAIR's documented ties to the militant group Hamas as well as their engagement in what many view as suspect activities. Some individuals have gone as far as stating that CAIR is a front for supporting Islamic terror.
The UAC has engaged in past activities which it will tie into the March 31st rallies. In July of 2006, the United American Committee issued a challenge to patriotic American Muslim leaders to issue a fatwa, or Islamic edict, calling for condemnation and denunciation of Osama bin Laden and other terrorists by name. This was in response to a previous fatwa supported by The Council on American Islamic Relations which according to the UAC ambiguously defined terrorism without naming specific terrorists. CAIR was personally sent the challenge for the new fatwa by the UAC, and has as of yet not issued a letter of support for such an edict. “Why won't they [CAIR] issue a fatwa against bin Laden? Against Ayman al-Zawahiri? Or against other terrorists by name? They issue a fatwa condemning the killing of innocents, but who is innocent? Are the infidels innocent to them?” said homeless activist and UAC Board Member Ted Hayes. When the UAC's challenge was taken to the Saudi funded King Fahd Mosque in Culver City, California the leaders of the mosque refused to entertain the idea, so on September 10th, 2006 the United American Committee staged a protest outside of the mosque where they hung an effigy of Osama bin Laden from makeshift gallows, inviting all of the mosque's members and leaders to join in the rally. While some members of the mosque came out and stood alongside UAC members hitting and throwing shoes at the dummy, the leadership of the mosque remained on the opposite side of the road where a counter protest was staged. “The hanging of bin Laden in effigy was an opportunity to hold the mosque leaders' feet to the fire for not supporting the fatwa, and I believe this Rally Against Islamofascism Day will be an opportunity to hold CAIR's feet to the fire.” said UAC Chairman Petrilla. The UAC stated that by CAIR's refusing to support the fatwa, and by their nonsupport of the Rally Against Islamofascism Day, that CAIR has unwittingly chosen the location of the rallies. The United American Committee plans on setting the location of the March 31st rallies to take place in front of many of CAIR's 32 nationwide offices. “I want to see effigies of Osama bin Laden hung at all of these rallies, let the terrorists know we are on the offense, and let those who are with us join with us.” said Petrilla, urging those who will be organizing rallies to include a hanging of bin Laden in effigy at each event if possible.
Some members of Islamic groups have expressed concern over the set date of the rallies against Islamofascism, March 31st, 2007 being the Islamic holiday Mawlid al-Nabi, the Islamic prophet Mohammad's birthday. United American Committee officials contend that this is purely by coincidence, saying the last Saturday in March was chosen for its generally good weather and the fact that most people will be off work on a Saturday and available to attend a rally. UAC has assured that the rally will stride forward to be held on the date set.
Individuals are encouraged to organize rallies in their areas on the date of the Rally Against Islamofascism Day, and may contact the United American Committee via the UAC's web page which will post the locations of rallies as they are formed at www.UnitedAmericanCommittee.org
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Contact:
United American Committee
P.O. Box 3301
Burbank, CA 91508
info@unitedamericancommittee.org
MARCH FOR AMERICA, TAKE AMERICA BACK (6/14-17/2007)
Let Freedom Ring America ^ | 12/13/06 | Blog
Posted on 12/13/2006 3:00:17 PM EST by Kimberly GG
MARCH FOR AMERICA, TAKE AMERICA BACK
"YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED….
……….”LFRA's first project involves organizing and managing a rally in Washington DC as well as individual state capitals to inform our goverment officials that we will not longer tolerate being ignored in our requests to secure our borders. This is the first necessary step needed to be taken before healing of our Nation can begin.
For your review and consideration we are including basic information about the rally and are inviting you to join us if at all possible. Please consider getting involved…”
Official Dates: Nation Capital (D.C.): June 14,15,16th, 2007 State Capitals: June 16th, 2007 (See "State Coverage" on this page for contact details of approved State Organizers)
Official Staging Areas: Nation capital (D.C.): (Secured with Permits) State capitals: (We are still needing volunteers to secure State Capital rallies and permits) -Florida (Tallahasse) -Missouri (Jefferson City) (If you have stated you would cover a State rally and we failed to add you to list, we sincerely apologize and ask you please contact us with confirmation.)
Official March Start Times/End Times: June 16th kickoff /Ending times on march day. East Coast 1pm -6pm EST Central 12pm - 5pm CST Mountain 11am - 4 pm MST West Coast 10am - 3 pm PST
*Permits have been obtained for the D.C. Rally.
Confirmed Pro Bono Speakers /Entertainers Registered to Date: Rick Biesada Russ Dove Peter Gadil Ted Hayes John Martin (Singer/Speaker) Chris Simcox Frosty Woodridge Helen
Confirmed Group Registered To Date: 9-11 Families For A Secure America Alamo Alliance American Freedom Riders - Arizona American Freedom Rider - Florida Anti-illegalimmigrationevents.us Bordercensus.us Citizens Against Illegal Aliens Connecticut Minutemen Desertvisions.us Conservative Caucus, Inc. F.I.R.E. Coalition (Operation Body Count) Homemakers of America Immigrationbuzz.com Lone Star Minutemen MAIA - Mothers Against Illegal Aliens MINN SIR - Minnesotans For Immigration Reform Minnesota Minutemen Minutemen Civil Defense Corp (ALL 29 States) Mohave Minutemen New Mexico Minutemen NY ICE Protect Our Borders Washingtionians for Immigration Control You Don't Speak For Me
"Project" Supporters: Terry Anderson T.J. Bonner Rusty Childress John Crittenden (Taking Canada Back) Lou Dobbs Don Goldwater Ted Hayes Cindy Kolb Chelene Nightingale Russell Pearce Johnny Petrello Chris Simcox Glenn Spencer
9-11 Families For A Secure America CAPS Californians for Population Stabalization Chicago Minutemen F.I.R.E. Coalition Homemakers of America NC Listen Paul Revere Riders United American Civil Taskforce United Patriots of America
Unofficially Confirmed Groups Registered to Date: (The majority of the group members have registered but there hasn't been any leader/official group confirmation as yet.) Tennessee Minutemen Save our State."...........
.....June 16th - "NO AMNESTY March for America Rally Day." The final day, is the biggie. Key Speakers will lend their voices to speak for the people of this nation as Americans March in unison to their Capitals across our nation to present for our Government the foundation that this country was founded opon, "The U.S. Constitution", signed by the American people to remind our Government where their loyalty should lie.
Here's a link to Kimberly GG's post:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/1752989/posts
Wonder if they would like it better if it was on the anniversary of mohammad's death.
Wonder if they would like it better if it was on the anniversary of mohammad's death.
So the ROP-ers are worried that we're condemning the Islamist Osama bin Laden on Mohammed's birthday. If Islam is such a Religion of Peace, why are they concerned about this?
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