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Iraqi-Americans to Hold "Philadelphia Freedom Rally", Feb. 15, 2003, 12:00 pm-4:00 pm in Phil. Pa.
Iraqi-American Council ^ | Thursday, February 13, 2003

Posted on 02/13/2003 6:41:08 PM PST by kristinn

Iraqi-Americans and supporters of democracy in a post-Saddam Iraq will hold a rally to demand the liberation of the oppressed Iraqi people from the Saddam regime.

Rally participants will demand that Saddam Hussein step down immediately to avoid imminent war.

They also will demand the United Nations Security Council enforce all UN Security resolutions guaranteeing the civil and human rights of the Iraqi people, especially Resolutions 688 and 1441; Indict Saddam Hussein and charge as a war criminal; Secure the release of Adnan Abdul Kareem, the young Iraqi turned over January 25 to Iraqi security forces by UN weapons inspectors after he sought refuge at the UN compound in Baghdad; and support free and democratic elections be held in post-Saddam Iraq under the supervision of international observers.

WHEN: Sat., Feb. 15, 2003, 12:00 pm-4:00 pm

WHERE: SE corner of Market and Fifth Streets, near KYW Building, Phila., PA, next to Independence Hall

"More than 200 years ago, on this very site, our founding fathers wrested their freedom from a brutal tyrant who deprived them of life and liberty," stated Aziz Al-Taee, chairman of the Iraqi-American Council. "Once again, on this historic site, we demand the liberation of the Iraqi people from the murderous grip of Saddam Hussein.

"If Saddam does not step down and he forces a war on the free world, it must be a war of liberation, not occupation. Only Iraqis can determine their own destiny. We will not support the Saddam regime or a military government imposed by occupying forces."


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To: Ragtime Cowgirl; kristinn
Here are a couple of related links. Very good short articles...

Mark Steyn: Marching for terror

And why I will not [join anti-war demo, by an Iraqi living in the UK]

21 posted on 02/15/2003 9:16:00 AM PST by MeekOneGOP (Bu-bye SADdam. You're soon to meet your buddy Stalin in Hades.)
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To: MeeknMing
Bump!
22 posted on 02/15/2003 9:21:38 AM PST by Alamo-Girl
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To: kristinn
"More than 200 years ago, on this very site, our founding fathers wrested their freedom from a brutal tyrant who deprived them of life and liberty," stated Aziz Al-Taee, chairman of the Iraqi-American Council. "Once again, on this historic site, we demand the liberation of the Iraqi people from the murderous grip of Saddam Hussein.

Um, Philadelphia isn't downtown Baghdad, Aziz's ancestors had nothing to do with the Revolutionary War, and if Aziz is all that fired up, why is he just yelling in America?

23 posted on 02/15/2003 9:24:14 AM PST by xJones
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To: MeeknMing
Thanks for the ping. Mark Steyn get it. So does this Canadian:

Peace advocates lead farcical parade , David Warren - Ottawa Citizen:

Today is peace march day. Around the world, and especially across Europe, perhaps millions will march in solidarity with Saddam Hussein; while the people of Iraq continue to live under one of this world's most murderous and vicious dictatorships, glumly anticipating American liberation, but fearing they'll be let down once again.

Chic exponents of abortion on demand will accuse President George W. Bush of wanting to kill Iraqi babies; socialist proponents of public theft will accuse him of trying to steal Iraqi oil; and people whose safety and freedom have been guaranteed by U.S. military protection all their lives, will chant that "Amerika" is a fascist country.

It is a scene of human depravity, worthy of description by the Hebrew prophets.

24 posted on 02/15/2003 11:10:58 AM PST by Ragtime Cowgirl ("This nomination in no way deserves a filibuster." - Washington Post re. Miguel Estrada)
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To: Ragtime Cowgirl
Bu-bye, SADdam ! bttt...
25 posted on 02/15/2003 11:56:00 AM PST by MeekOneGOP (Bu-bye SADdam. You're soon to meet your buddy Stalin in Hades.)
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