Posted on 10/24/2001 7:30:43 PM PDT by Angelwood
Please note that there have been several changes to our plans on Saturday. The original post follows with changes in bold.
The D.C. Chapter of FreeRepublic.com invites all FReepers and lurkers in good standing to join us this Saturday, October 27, at the corner of 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue (as close as we can get to the White House) for our Support America Rally. This change in plans is necessitated by the new rules established by the Secret Service, Park Police and DC Police during the present war-time situation. For security reasons, no demonstrations will be allowed directly in front of the White House, on Pennsylvania Avenue or in Lafayette Park.
In order not to place a burden on our already over-worked law enforcement officers, we have decided that we will avoid any conflict with the hate-America group, which means we will not be able to "rain on their parade" route from the Washington Post to wherever they eventually go.
Therefore, please plan to join the DC Chapter members at 17th and Pennsylvania on the corner next to the Old Executive Office Building on Saturday at 11 a.m.
We will be gathering to boost the morale of our troops, President Bush, the families of the victims of the September 11 terrorist attacks, the families of those suffering under the current anthrax terrorism, and freedom loving people everywhere.
Please bring American flags and signs with positive messages. Being that this Saturday is a few days before Halloween, some of us will be dressed for the occasion in patriotic themes ;-)
The hate-American crowd are scheduled to hold a rally in front of the Washington Post building a few blocks from the White House at noon on Saturday. We have been told that they expect 150-300 attendees.
The D.C. Chapter's rules for protesting will be in effect for all who stand with us. If you cannot abide by them, you will not be allowed to stand with us.
The rules are simple: No violence, no threats, no provocations, no racism, no profanity and no law breaking. All law enforcement officers must be treated with respect.
When: Saturday, October 27, 2001 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. (at the latest).
Where: 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue on the corner next to the Old Executive Office Building next to the White House.
Weather forecast: Partly cloudy, temps in the mid 50s.
Families are encouraged to attend. Please let your friends and others on your patriotic e-mail lists know about this, too--it's important.
EAGLES UP !!!
[kristinn]
They'll be welcome, I'm sure. Thanks for the heads up. Way to keep the rallies classy. DC Freepers are the best. (^:
for SC & dixie,sw
I wonder how many FReepers are also Eagle Scouts? Someone should start a thread.
I got all the way to 1st Class. (Barely)
but I earned the rank of Eagle Scout this week and one week I hope to be out there in my uniform with you guys"
And, Jeff Gordon Fan, you know we are proud of you. And, we are proud of your father for taking you to the Freeper meets.
Remember, young one, regurgitate what your teachers teach you so you can pass your tests, but don't turn away from the truth...
Respectul LOL! from a career civilian...
You Jarheads are shameless when it comes to trying to steal the good ones for the Corps. I was having a brewski a couple of days ago at Friday's (Potomac Mills) where my youngest is a bartender. Had a wonderful conversation with the CO of the OCS at Quantico. Link . You may know him. My middle son just left the Army for a couple of years for ROTC, and when the Colonel heard that, he was trying to recruit him through me. Can't even have a beer in peace. ;o)
Don't listen to 'em, JGF.
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