[Gracey]

Thanks. We had a great time and a fabulous turnout.

Here's a video link of the event Good Coverage on the Rally-
just click on the icon of the camera to watch.

http://www.news8austin.com/content/news8cast_video/

[PetroniDE]

Here is the text from the Channel 8 Story..... Notice the BS number of 1000 (I estimated at least 5000). Since the entrance was about 2/3 filled with people, I think my estimate is low. Incidentally, I asked two DPS policeman for their best guess for estimates. One said 3000-4000 and the other 4000-6000. The vantage point on top of the steps provided an ideal view for estimating purposes. I took the liberty of correcting the article.

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Young Conservatives of Texas rally for troops
Updated: 3/30/2003 9:32 PM
By: Ann Dolgan

Patriotism abounded on the south steps of the Texas Capitol Building Sunday.

About 1,000 5000 people dressed in red, white and blue rallied in support of the U.S. troops and President Bush.

"They feel like a lot of the country's against them. They want to see this type of coverage and they're not getting that as much on TV as they get the anti-war rallies. It does boost their morale. They want to hear that they're fighting for a reason people believe in." Steinhauser

The Young Conservatives of Texas organized the rally.