SPEAKERS: SUPPORT OUR TROOPS! Freedom Rally Against Terror and Tyranny, Sat., Oct. 25, 2003 in D.C.

D.C Chapter of Free Republic ^ | October 20,2003 | Kristinn and Angelwood

[Angelwood]

This is the D.C. Chapter's press release for the Freedom Rally Against Terror and Tyranny:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS RALLY
WEST FRONT OF CAPITOL, WASHINGTON, D.C.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2003

• What: FREEDOM RALLY AGAINST TERROR AND TYRANNY
  
  

• When: SATURDAY, OCTOBER, 25, 2003 - Program runs from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  
  

• Where: West Front of the Capitol Building at 3rd Street on the Mall
  
  
• Organizer: The D.C. Chapter of Free Republic
  
  

• Purpose: To show support for our men and women in uniform serving abroad and at home fighting the war on terrorism, and to give voice to those living under tyrannical regimes.

Confirmed Speakers include:

• Aziz Al-Taee (via telephone from Baghdad)
  
  
• Former Congressman Bob Dornan (R-Ca.)
  
  
• Curtis Sliwa, founder & Pres., Guardian Angels, ABC Radio Host
  
  
• Niger Innis, Congress of Racial Equality
  
  
• Blanquita Cullum, Host, BQ View, Radio America
  
  
• Harry Wu, Laogai Research Foundation
  
  
• Tanya Gilly, Women for a Free Iraq
  
  
• Mandana Zand-Ervin, Int’l Alliance of Iranian Women
  
  
• Elio Bonazzi, International democracy advocate
  
  
• Capt. Frank Davis, USNR (Ret.)
  
  
• Rebecca Davis, Bangor (Maine) Troop Greeters
  
  
• William Alford, Accuracy in Media
  
  
• Confirmation Pending: Representative from the Cuban American National Foundation

The D.C. Chapter of Free Republic, an independent grassroots conservative group, has held numerous rallies and counter-demonstrations over the past two years in support of America, our troops, the war on terror, President Bush and the liberation of Afghanistan and Iraq. We will be joined at this demonstration by veterans, students, average Americans and members of the Iraqi, Iranian and Cuban exile communities.

Web addresses: D.C. Chapter and Free Republic

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We would like to thank our speakers in advance for taking the time and effort to come to this rally and join us in supporting our troops and the cause of freedom.

We still need help with the rally. Please feel free to forward the press release to your friends, families and email chains. You can also help by following this link. Any assistance is greatly appreciated.

If you are planning to attend the rally, please be aware that we will be holding a counter demonstration in a permitted area along A.N.S.W.E.R.'s march route. The details will be announced Tuesday evening.

As always, the D.C. Chapter's rules for protesting are in effect. Briefly, they are: no violence, no profanity, no racism, no provocation, obey the law, and treat all law enforcement officers with respect.

Here is a link to the first announcement thread for the Freedom Rally Against Terror and Tyranny.

[tgslTakoma]

More pings to east-coast FReepers!

[tgslTakoma]

Come on down!

[Angelwood]

Sorry we won't see you this time, Fred. I would like to join you in Cincinnati -- my home town. Alas, I need to be here to see that everything goes smoothly for the rally. Take care and give my best wishes to ForceTen next time you talk.

[Angelwood]

Pinging you to the list of confirmed speakers at the rally. I hope your friends can join us on Saturday. FReep On!

[Angelwood]

DC TRAVEL INFORMATION

If you visit the D.C. Chapter's website, click on this link for information about the Freedom Rally Against Terror and Tyranny locations and metro stops nearby. The Travel button also lists lots of general information about getting around Washington, D.C. with links to maps and various modes of transportation.

[tgslTakoma]

MOVEOUT !!

[Taxman]

I'm looking forward to attending. Will be great to see all of my FReeper FRiends again and protest against those who would destroy America.

[FreeTheHostages]

ping -- Harry Wu is on the speaker list for Saturday. thought you'd want to know

[Doctor Raoul]

Tell ForceTen "hello" for me.

[tgslTakoma]

We still need help with the rally. Please feel free to forward the press release to your friends, families and email chains. You can also help by following this link. Any assistance is greatly appreciated.

[basil]

I'll be with y'all in spirit. May this be your finest rally yet---which is saying a lot!

[hellinahandcart]

Morning bump.

See you this weekend.

[Jimmy Valentine's brother]

Most excellent news. Drive carefully and see you Saturday.

[Jimmy Valentine's brother]

What's it gonna take to get you out of Texas?

;>)

Hope all is well and that you're stayin well.

[Jimmy Valentine's brother]

What a great list of speakers.

[kristinn]

Just a few days to go. The weather forecast looks great for Saturday.