Anti-war rally planned (FR counterprotest mentioned!) - Fayetteville, NC

Fayetteville Online - The Fayetteville (NC) Observer ^ | March 10, 2004 | Greg Barnes, Staff Writer

[tgslTakoma]

Anti-war demonstrators from throughout the Southeast plan to hold a rally in Fayetteville on March 20, the first anniversary of the start of the war in Iraq.

The rally — and a march beforehand — is being billed as the largest anti-war protest in Fayetteville since the Vietnam War.

Organizers include activist groups from across the state. They say they expect at least 2,000 people to attend the rally at Rowan Park, the site of a 1970 anti-war protest led by actress Jane Fonda.

Three days after that rally, someone torched Fayetteville’s Quaker House, a resource center for soldiers looking for ways to get out of the military.

The Quaker House helped sponsor that rally, as well as this one. Although the organization’s director, Chuck Fager, expects a peaceful rally next week, he said he is concerned about the potential for violence.

A group called Free Republic may be planning a counter demonstration at the park on the same day. Free Republic has approached Fayetteville police for a permit, police Capt. Bill Simons said.

[tgslTakoma]

CRIMINY!

In all the years that Free Republic has been around, and of all the rallies and counterprotests and protests FR and the chapter have organized - there has been NOT ONE assault or arrest; yet still the leftists and liberals try to paint us as a violent group.

Do your homework, Mr. Barnes.

[jmcclain19]

Free Republic as "violent group" attack bump

[mykdsmom]

NC Ping!!!

We'll be there by God. I seriously doubt there will be 2000 there. Of course it won't matter, even if there are only 200 the leftist RAT shills in the press will say there are 2000.

Planning thread here!

[tgslTakoma]

FYI!

[Little Bill]

Second that, 60 protests in Boston two arrests, one commie, one outraged passer by. Why do you need a permit to counterprotest?

[Physicist]

But there really is a potential for violence. Freepers don't cause violence, but we sometimes are the targets of it. It's a valid concern.

[ladyinred]

Free Republic as "violent group" attack bump

Again? :-)

[tgslTakoma]

But there really is a potential for violence. Freepers don't cause violence, but we sometimes are the targets of it. It's a valid concern.

True. And it's often the leaders of the so-called anti-war and civil rights groups who instigate the violence against peaceful observers to their events; as Brian Becker (ANSWER), Mara VerHeyden-Hilliard (Partnership for Civil Justice), and lackey Vickie/Victor (National Lawyers Guild) did last May 24th in Washington, DC.

[Taxman]

Peaceful FReeper Counter Protest Road Trip To Fayetteville Bump!

[Vinnie]

Unless I'm on call, and I don't know at the moment, Mrs. Vinnie and I will be there.

[TomasUSMC]

WarProtest Intercept Intercept Intercept:

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* Anti-War Rally
Saturday March 20th, 2004
Information:
GR Peace Group plans Rally on War Anniversary

The West Michigan Justice and Peace Coalition, an amalgam of over 20 local peace groups, will sponsor a rally on Saturday, March 20, the one-year anniversary of the commencement of the Iraq War, at 1 PM at the Calder sculpture on Ottawa at Michigan.

Participants will march in the downtown area culminating at the Calder for speeches and entertainment. The participants are are being asked to 'vote with their presence' against the lies which brought about the war.

Contact:
Mark Mattison
1402 Walnut NE
GR 49503
616-454-2439(h)
616-956-2147(w)
mattison@concentric.net

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We need Freepers in Grand Rapids too. God Bless America.

It was not Johnson and Carter and the Democrats; it was Nixon, Reagan, George Bush and the Republicans who led us to victory in the Cold War.

And George W. Bush and the Republican majority -- not John Kerry and the Democrats -- can lead us to victory in the war on terrorism.

[TomasUSMC]

WarProtest Intercept Intercept Intercept:

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* Anti-War Rally
Saturday March 20th, 2004
Information:
GR Peace Group plans Rally on War Anniversary

The West Michigan Justice and Peace Coalition, an amalgam of over 20 local peace groups, will sponsor a rally on Saturday, March 20, the one-year anniversary of the commencement of the Iraq War, at 1 PM at the Calder sculpture on Ottawa at Michigan.

Participants will march in the downtown area culminating at the Calder for speeches and entertainment. The participants are are being asked to 'vote with their presence' against the lies which brought about the war.

Contact:
Mark Mattison
1402 Walnut NE
GR 49503
616-454-2439(h)
616-956-2147(w)
mattison@concentric.net

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We need Freepers in Grand Rapids too. God Bless America.

It was not Johnson and Carter and the Democrats; it was Nixon, Reagan, George Bush and the Republicans who led us to victory in the Cold War.

And George W. Bush and the Republican majority -- not John Kerry and the Democrats -- can lead us to victory in the war on terrorism.

[Flora McDonald]

This one is shaping up to be a lot of fun! I wonder if I should bring my one-of-a-kind Hillary Clinton Spit Shield?

[SC Swamp Fox]

SC Ping

FReepmail me if you want on or off this list.

[dixie sass]

Heads up.

[TaxRelief]

Permit in hand I've been told. And they better keep those violent people away from me!!!

[Hillarys Gate Cult]

I almost misread this. I was going to tell you that we need to stay on message, but then I remembered that American flags will be there and they do need some protection from the liberal element, even if it's not raining.

[Hillarys Gate Cult]

I think I can be there. Looking for some good sign ideas.

[Hillarys Gate Cult]

One I had is;

The correct ANSWER is to support our troops.

[Flora McDonald]

LOL! I could always make a John effin Kerry Spit Shield. That might be more on message.