Posted on 03/13/2007 8:12:32 AM PDT by Reaganite84
'These Colors Don't Run' to hold counterprotest
By Eric Pfeiffer THE WASHINGTON TIMES
March 13, 2007
A caravan of military family members is driving cross-country to show their continuing support for the troops, culminating in a large pro-troop rally in Washington this weekend. Calling their effort "These Colors Don't Run," the series of rallies, which was organized by the Move America Forward organization, is making 25 stops before arriving at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Saturday.
"Some politicians don't seem to have the will and fortitude to stand behind our troops when they need us most, and that saddens me," said Deborah Johns, whose son, William, is serving his third tour of duty in Iraq with the Marines.
Members of the caravan say they have collected more than 5,000 U.S. flags since their trip began. The group plans to simultaneously display the flags during the rally, creating what they call a "giant flag city" on the National Mall. Afterward, the flags will be mailed to military service members in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Some of the other groups joining the rally say they have another mission: Protecting the Vietnam memorial from anti-war protesters who will also be marching on the Mall that same day.
"We do not want, nor will we tolerate, a repeat of what happened at the U.S. Capitol," read a statement from Rolling Thunder, a war veterans support organization.
During a January anti-war protest near the Capitol, some anti-war demonstrators spray-painted slogans on the Capitol Steps.
Move America Forward organizer Robert Dixon said the caravan has been well-received during the cross-country road trip.
"There have been a couple hundred people at each stop and more people joining the caravan in each city," he said.
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Those flags look great. We're counting down the days here in D.C. for the arrival of the caravan and the Gathering of Eagles. Woo hoo!
The Washington Post will downplay our turnout in its Sunday edition. Still, I will be there freeping. Where will you be?
AMEN!
Look for me, I'll be there too!
I think that the first line of folks along the "parade" route should turn their backs on the protestors....they can't get the same satisfcation.
Because of their violent and history of throwing, taunting, spitting and other juvinille behavior, there should be at least some spotters facing them for protective reasons....
NOPE! I want to look into their cold, dead eyes as I hold my sign that drives them nuts.
It'll be good freeping with you again, JVB!
At last major news coverage! This is why I have been a mail subscriber to The Washington Timesfor the past several years--news you don't get anywhere else, and without a filter! And it's still only $.25 a copy!
We'll be there!
I greatly wish I could attend this rally. I will be there in spirit 100%, even though I cannot be there in person.
Are we allowed to have signs? I thought I read something about a no-sign zone around the memorial.
totally understand that!
Was thinking of what my kids do to me (or each other) to really raise hackles and the whole ignoring stuff seems to make us all nuts...
We'll be thinking of you, SoldierDad. Send us your prayer support throughout the day, ok?
That's around the Wall. Come on over to our half of Constitution Gardens, to the north side of the Lincoln Memorial or to the traffic circle in front of Arlington Cemetery with your signs.
It's the Washington Times, but it's front page coverage.
Excellent!
If we show up the tune will change.
Here in Hawaii the moonbats will be out in force on March 17th
But!...we Patriots shall also be counter rallying with lots
of Stars and Stripes and Troops supporting signage !
All is not lost in these lovely Hawaiian Islands.
Remember 9/11 & Pearl Harbor!
You have my prayers AW. Keep up the great work. And don't give any quarter to our domestic enemies.
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