Posted on 10/14/2002 6:23:11 AM PDT by kristinn
The D.C. Chapter of Free Republic invites all FReepers and lurkers in good standing, as well as their friends and families, to join us in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, October 26, 2002 for the Patriots Rally for America II.
As the United States prepares to take the next step in the war on terrorism, we will be gathering to show support for our troops, America and to serve as a patriotic counter-point to the anti-American leftists who will be holding an "anti-war" rally and march the same day in D.C.
The "anti-war" rally, organized by International ANSWER, will be held right next to the Vietnam War Memorial on the Mall at Constitution Gardens, a safe four blocks away from our rally site at the Washington Monument.
The Patriots Rally for America will feature speakers and recorded music. Supporters are encouraged to bring large American and Gadsden flags. Also, please bring signs bearing messages supporting America, our troops and the war on terrorism.
The anti-American left will be fearmongering that day; raising their tired old cliches of quagmires, body bags and blood for oil. Their real message is that America is an evil nation and should not defend itself against any threats.
They dream of re-living the glory days of the Sixties, when spitting on soldiers and burning the flag were 'cool.'
While we respect their First Amendment rights to speak out (indeed, several of our members fought to protect those rights), we vehemently disagree with their message and will not allow them to take to the streets unanswered.
Members of the D.C. Chapter are financing the Patriots Rally for America, but we could use some help. We have pared back our budget for this rally to around $4,000 compared to the $7,000 we spent on last April's Patriots Rally.
The cost for staging, sound and porta-potties will be around $3,500. We are budgeting $500 for incidental costs.
If you would like to help, please click this link.
As always, the D.C. Chapter's rules for demonstrating will be in effect. Briefly, they are: No violence, no racism, no profanity, no threats, no provocations, obey the law and treat all law enforcement officers with respect.
When: Saturday, October 26, 2002 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m., rain or shine.
Where: The Washington Monument at the corner of 17th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW.
We've got alot of work to do to get the word out. We'll be working hard at it this weekend and during next week.
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Enough of my non-productive whining! I have work to do!
I'm still keeping my eyes open for the signs to be dumped somewhere nearby... the cop who took the (phone) report got a big laugh when I was describing some of the signs that were stolen, especially when I told him about the one with the real picture of Clinton groping a stewardess.
See you Saturday!
I also have some metal tubing, looks like canopy poles... somebody should be missing them about now. Answer up if anyone claims ownership and I'll bring them along...
I have to figure out a way to carry the flags in/on my new vehicle, too.
We probably shouldn't hold our breath waiting for fairness from the Washington Post. And I don't think it's the fault of the reporters; it appears that the editors have issues with fairness in reporting.
If they do manage to give us a little mention, I hope they get the date and location correct this time. ;-)
We've got alot of work to do to get the word out. We'll be working hard at it this weekend and during next week.
I've contacted a bunch of area young republican groups. Too early to know the results yet.
I'll be on the Bob Durgan radio show (WHP covers Harrisburg/Allentown) this coming Wed or Thur.
If any of you have a local conservative talk radio station, call in. Great free advertising.
For Friday night, may I suggest the Orleans House again? It worked out great the last time. But, that is really your decision.
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