SUPPORT OUR TROOPS - Patriots Rally for America IV - Saturday, March 1, 2003, Washington, D.C.

DC Chapter of Free Republic ^ | February 18, 2003 | Angelwood and Kristinn

[Angelwood]

This is important. Drop what you’re doing. Pack the car, get on a plane, a train, a bus or start walking. Our troops need your support right now! They’re laying it on the line for us overseas and all they are seeing in the media is hundreds of thousands of anti-war/anti-American demonstrators marching in our streets.

As evidenced by this article Anti-war Protests Anger U.S. Troops Inside Kuwait those demonstrations are starting to affect morale. You can do something about that, but it will take time, effort and sacrifice -- a modest sacrifice compared to our men and women in uniform waiting for the the word to take out Saddam and his tyrannical terrorist regime.

The D.C. Chapter of Free Republic urges all FReepers and lurkers in good standing, as well as their friends and families, veterans and their friends and families and all others who want to stand up for America and support our troops to join us in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, March 1, 2003 for the Patriots Rally for America IV from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m at the outdoor Sylvan Theater on the grounds of the Washington Monument.

As the United States prepares to take the next step in the war on terrorism with probable action in Iraq, it is imperative that we get out and show support for our troops, our Commander-in-Chief and all that’s good about America.

Our troops are there to give their lives if necessary in order to prevent another 9-11 from happening to us. Now more than ever, they need to see your support back home. Please don’t let them down.

We are asking you to bring large American and Gadsden flags. Also, signs bearing messages supporting America, our troops, our Commander-in-Chief and the war on terrorism.

That same day, anti-American leftists will be holding an "anti-war" rally and march in D.C. The "anti-war" rally, organized by IAC-A.N.S.W.E.R. , a front group for the communist World Workers Party, will be held on the Mall near the Capitol Building between 3rd Street and 7th Street, N.W. The organizers have permitted other sites as staging areas for many in their group to assemble and then march to the main event. Some of these staging areas include: Constitution Gardens by the Vietnam War Memorial, the Northeast quadrant of the Washington Monument, and Freedom Plaza at 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.

Another group has plans to assemble in the DuPont Circle area and march to Constitution Avenue, N.W. between 17th and 23rd Streets.

We do not expect any trouble from those groups. Law enforcement officers will be everywhere to keep the peace and ensure that everyone’s rights are respected.

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, March 1, 2003 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m., rain or shine.

Where: The Sylvan Theater, located on the south side of the Washington Monument grounds at Independence Avenue and 15th Street, S.W.

[God'sgrrl]

WOOHOO!!!!!

[kristinn]

I am so glad you'll be there. We'll have to try to join you at the White House on Friday (at least during lunch.)

[kristinn]

Anytime we can see our friends again is a day to celebrate. I'm sure things will work out fine for you to get here on the First.

[4integrity]

You're doing a great thing! I'm sure the Coast Guard very much appreciates the help.

[rface]

If you can get to WDC, you can stay at Taxman's Hotel/Motel/FReeper Flophouse. Bring a sleeping bag and soap and a towel. The floor and the camaradarie is FRee!

If your offer still stands, I may take you up on it....I am looking into it now.

[A Navy Vet]

Would like your authorization to promote the Rally in our forthcoming VetsCoR Bulletin. Also, modest check on the way to help with expenses. Thanks for all you do.

[tgslTakoma]

Thank you for doing your part... with the Coast Guard and with pinging the Rally threads!

Some day I'm gonna meet you, and I'll buy you a root beer. :-)

[A Navy Vet]

Glad to see you're still there. My Flotilla turned out to be a bust. May look to transfer further up the Coast.

[tgslTakoma]

Thanks for the ping Badray. How's that hand? I haven't heard anything from any lawyers. Did I tell you that I changed my name and hair color?

[Taxman]

The offer stands. Come one, come all.

[tgslTakoma]

P.S. If there is any way you can make the trip, we'll all be happy to see you again. And if you ride in my car again, I'll make sure you're safe.

[tgslTakoma]

Thanks for the bump. Home from work now and catching up on the thread....

[tgslTakoma]

Thanks nutmeg. I'll check it out!

[Taxman]

Good answer! Good answer!

[Taxman]

Thank you!

[Angelwood]

By all means, please promote the Patriots Rally in the VetsCoR Bulletin and encourage your members in the DC area to come out on March 1 to support our troops.

We appreciate all of the assistance that we receive to put on these events and we certainly appreciate the donations that are sent to help us cover expenses. Thank you very much. FReep On!

[tgslTakoma]

We survived FReeping the commies in 9 degree weather January 18th, and we're having loads of fun maneuvering through DC streets after 2' of snow. I have no idea what the weather'll be on March 1st, but whatever it is, we'll be there. Of course we'd prefer sunshine and temps in the 70s...

[tgslTakoma]

Anybody near you that you can carpool with? Heck, it'll be March... the weather will be positively tropical compared to the last one. ;-)

[tgslTakoma]

De nada, and thanks for bumping the thread!

[kristinn]

Bless you, and thanks.