Posted on 01/20/2003 9:58:25 PM PST by RonDog
Ted Hayes told me that he plans to show up WITHOUT a permit, but I would prefer that we do this FReep "by the book" - or not at all.Agree. If a law is unjust, then work to change the law. There is no way I would lend my credibility to acts of disobedience. Leave that for the despots.
Do we try to contact the folks who are running this Marathon - to ask if we can join their event - and risk them telling us "NO!"
Or do we try to go around them, and apply for a "parade permit" from the City
So, if all of these Marathon-authorized "entertainment centers" are operating all along the race course, we should be able to maintain a presence there, too - right?
Of course, ask everyone. They might be willing to help. Refused? Politely request a written explanation for the refusal.
Will the L.A. Marathon folks fight us attempting to add a pro-USA slant to THEIR event?Please, don't pre-judge your audience. Leave the name calling and labeling for our opponents. Sell the FIT-AIM-ACT program by learning all the details. You are a salesman in the marketplace of public opinion. Dress nice. Be pleasant. Smile often. If you believe in FIT-AIM-ACT, this should be an easy sell. Your audience will be pleasantly surprised when they found out they really met a conservative. You have the high ground. Oppose FIT-AIM-ACT? Well that makes you "pro-terrorist." Right? :)
Are they ALL lefties?
If denied access, issue press releases clearly identifying who and what organization opposing the FIT-AIM-ACT March against Terrorism. After you collected all of the details, let them politely know you plan a press release. This plays very well if some anti-USA types were already offered forum access for their ideas. They might suddenly become more helpful. :)
If you need to "rent space," if some faction of FIT-AIM-ACT is non-profit, put out a clear collection jar. Start with a couple of $10's in the jar.
You might also reach out to other groups like Neighborhood Watch. Every act of terrorism is a crime. A good neighborhood watch is the most effective weapon against terrorism.
This Saturday (1/25), I will attend a planning meeting with Ted Hayes and leaders from other conservative groups - like VetsCoR and BOND - who plan to participate in this event.I will report back here after that meeting, but this appears to be a GREAT idea.
VetsCoR shared a display booth with FIT-AIM-ACT and S.A.F.E Foundation at the Veterans Day event in Branson, MO last Novemeber 2002. past announcement thread here
VetsCoR endorses FIT-AIM-ACT and the S.A.F.E Foundation and will continue to work toward our mutual goals of Defense Awareness and Military Support.
VetsCoR endorses FIT-AIM-ACT and the S.A.F.E Foundation and will continue to work toward our mutual goals of Defense Awareness and Military Support.EXCELLENT!
Thank you for your testimonial, and for the PING!
JHUSA Events
March 2, 2003/Sunday
1st Annual Los Angeles March Against Terrorismsm -
Event: The Los Angeles Marathon.
March staging place: Olympic Blvd and Figueroa Street, southwest corner of intersection.
March staging time: 8:30am to 9:00am.
March time: 9:00am to 10:00am.
Rally time: 10:00am to 11:30am.
Rally place: JHUSA/Dome Village
847 Golden Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90017
(cul-de-sac east side of village).
A short walk from the march starting place.
Post rally place: Flower Street & 5th Street (marathon finish line). A short walk from Dome Village.
Instructions: Get there are early as possible...parking is a big issue. To help us identify our marchers, Please bring your American flags/FIT-AIM-ACT flags/stickers/self-made signs, and/or wear your patriotic shirts/FIT-AIM-ACT pins, patches, etc. We encourage you to be a positive force at the event and exercise the highest level of civility and citizenship.
For FIT-AIM-ACT products, click here.
For official LA-MAT hand-out Flyers (PDF files) to be duplicated by our marchers, contact volunteer Paul Nissan.
For directions and other general marathon information, click here.
If you have any questions about this march, contact volunteer Ron Smith.
Keep Saddam ON THE RUN!! "March Against Terrorism" at the L.A. Marathon: SUNDAY (3/2) 10 am to noon
FIT-AIM-ACT's "March Against TERRORISM" at the L.A. Marathon (March 2, 2003) ^ | February 26, 2003 | RonDog
Posted on 02/26/2003 6:55 AM PST by RonDog
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