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.

[Taxman]

Ping!

Y'all need to bump this thread.

Y'all are cordially invited to stand with us!

Ping all of your FReeper FRiends who are near Washington, DC and invite them to stand with us as we Stand Up for America!

[dagnabbit]

Bump

[Fred Mertz]

Bump!

[A Navy Vet]

Not sure what your media resources are, but I have a professional database of over 22,000 radio, TV, newspaper, magazine, news services, etc. Let me know if I can help with forwarding your press release. If you need a quick fax number or other regarding a specific outlet, send me a note to:
rhunter@vets4constrestore.org
or call: 949-367-1729

[AGreatPer]

Bump

[Jimmy Valentine's brother]

Passed out flyers to Fraternities and Sororities at the U of MD. Hit Some volunteer Fire Houses as well. Also have a phone assignment.

LET'S ROLL

[Angelwood]

Thanks, A Navy Vet. We will certainly use your resources to help get out the next press release. We are awaiting confirmation of several speakers and will send you a copy of the press release then and see which outlets we still need numbers for faxing out copies. Any help you can give us in notifying veterans organizations or your DC area members will be appreciated.

[Grampa Dave]

Here is another battle here at home where our troops need our support to protect their children in school! (WABI TV reported Friday that the Maine National Guard Family Assistance Center has received about 30 complaints from children of deployed soldiers concerning Principals, Teachers and Guidance Counselors reportedly demeaning the role of their deployed parent. Some children involved are 7 to 9 years of age. link).

[AmericanInTokyo]

An update for FR:

50,000 people are now expected to turn out for the BIG pro-US and pro-US troops rally on March 1st.

In SEOUL, KOREA!

[W04Man]

Kristinn, I have sent out more emails into Virginia, MD, & DC.: I'm trying to get some posters into some supermarkets today. I am also trying to get our Prince William County Republican Committee to get people out. We have a meeting tonight.

My sign collection is gowing, as seen here:

I hope we have enough people to carry them, I can only handle one.

[FreeTheHostages]

Thanks for your work on this! Sounds great!!

[FreeTheHostages]

Well, Jimmy's laid down the gauntlet. Guess I have to get off my duff.

Who wants to join me at a leafletting "party" commencing outside the MCI Arena Thursday at 6:15 p.m. and lasting until 7:15 p.m. (crowds going into the hockey game). At which point we would go to my favorite Chinatown restaurant, Mr. Yuan's, for some great Chinese food.

Who's in?

[stand watie]

CSMC bump.

[Angelwood]

Your signs look great. There are always lots of people who ask us for signs to hold during our rallies. There will be a lot of extras there for any who cannot bring their own sign.

Thank you for all of your assistance in getting out the word. We are putting flyers on bulletin boards in groceries, libraries and are getting out this week to hand out flyers at metro stops, fire houses, fraternities and sororities.

[Angelwood]

Those projected numbers in South Korea are fantastic. I hope we get a good crowd in DC on the 1st.

Thanks for this information and for the bump.

[devildogO341]

Best Regards to all fellow FREEPERS
Semper Fi
Signing off from ARCENT-QA

[Hobsonphile]

Don't cross me off the list yet! I'm still working to get down there!

[GailA]

Freedom bump

[Weimdog]

Patriots Rally tees?

http://www.freedomdogs.com/

I'm not affiliated in any way. I just heard this guy call into a local radio show (Dennis Prager), said he was selling items to help promote supporting our President and troops.

[Taxman]

If you can get here, you have a place to stay.