Announcing Free Republic's MARCH for JUSTICE II, April 7, 2005, Washington, D.C.!!

Free Republic | March 15, 2005 | Kristinn, Jim Robinson

[Jim Robinson]

In October 1998, Free Republic marched on Washington demanding the impeachment of Bill Clinton. Thanks to our efforts, Clinton was impeached less than two months later.

Then, as now, our country stood at a Constitutional crossroad. This year we stand at the crossroad of what kind of judiciary we will have: One that is restrained by the Constitution, or one that abridges our rights by making it up as they go along.

President Bush and the Republicans in the Senate are gearing up for a showdown with the Democrats over his judicial nominees. The Democrats have used the filibuster in an unprecedented way to block judicial nominees from getting an up or down vote. Republicans, led by Majority Leader Bill Frist are getting ready to employ the Constitutional option--most likely in mid-April.

A simple majority is needed to implement the Constitutional option. However, even with a 55 vote majority, a victory by the Republicans is in doubt. Democrats, unswayed by their ever-diminishing numbers in the Senate, have threatened to almost totally shut down the Senate if the Republicans succeed.

The Democrats are desperate because the judiciary is their last hope to force their liberal, unconstitutional agenda on the American people. If the filibuster is broken, they know that President Bush will be able to nominate and get confirmed Supreme Court justices in the mold of Scalia and Thomas. If the filibuster holds, we'll get justices like Anthony Kennedy who look to foreign law and opinion to support their unconstitutional rulings.

Therefore, in order to support President Bush's judicial nominees, and to put the Senate and the courts on notice that We the People demand the Constitution be respected and maintained, we will march on Washington on Thursday, April 7, 2005.

We will rally at Upper Senate Park, directly across the Capitol between Constitution Avenue and Union Station, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Immediately after the rally, we will march on the offices of all 100 senators in groups of state citizens to impress upon them the seriousness of our cause.

We will be working to bring other conservative groups in to co-sponsor the rally. Speakers and co-sponsors will be announced as they confirm.

We will need to raise funds for the rally. The estimated cost is $8,000. Capitol Police rules do not allow us to seek donations at the rally, so we will have to raise the funds before. Click here to help out.

Lord willing, I'll be making the trip from California to D.C. for the rally. It's short notice, but this is too important to stand back. Our rights are at stake. Defend them now, or watch a justice like Anthony Kennedy look to foreign law and opinion one day to take away your Second Amendment and other rights.

[The Spirit Of Allegiance]

Jim, let's consider a coast-to-coast drive with stops at every radio and TV station and newspaper en route. The more people who caravan, coming from all directions, with such a strategy, the more the grassroots wildfire will spread as OTHER media (talk show hosts only, at first) hear about the snowballing effect as FReepers drive the Constitutional Option home...eventually the MSM won't be able to ignore the Drive For Justice I/March For Justice II ....

I can help with some car club connections and a few other resources....

[Freepertwo]

I'll be there.

[Jim Robinson]

Sounds like a good idea to me!!

[Jim Robinson]

Great! See you in DC!!

[Jim Robinson]

And another $50 in from Pennsylvania!

Thank you, Pennsylvania!!

[Budge]

Just saw it. Would love to go if possible!

[freeangel]

Wish I had time off and money bump, But prayers will have to do.

[Budge]

I have to figure out how to be there.

[The_Eaglet]

THANK YOU for the flag. I am giving serious thought to going.

[E.G.C.]

BTTT!!!!!

[E.G.C.]

BTTT!!!!!!

[E.G.C.]

BTTT!!!!!

[E.G.C.]

BTTT!!!!!!

[G.Mason]

Rather short on the notice.

Should it become impossible for me to attend I shall donate, even though I am a miserly, and cheap person, with minor resources. ;)

[Jim Robinson]

LOL! Well, thank you very much!

Just in:

$50 from North Carolina "NORTH CAROLINA SUPPORTS MARCH FOR JUSTICE"

Thank you, North Carolina!!

And goodnight all.

[NautiNurse]

Great timing with the Cherry Blossom festival!

Florida will be represented. Count me in.

[Quix]

Thanks. No capacity to join but always of interest.

Thanks much.

[Coop]

Eagles up! I've got it on my calendar.

[Lazamataz]

April 7th is a weekday, and I can't leave work like that. I will, however, donate substantively.

[EBH]

btt

Keep me informed of developments. I will be there, even if I have to drive all night!