Antiwar Activists Coming to D.C.( FR Mentioned, Patriots Rally for America )

The Washington Post ^ | Monday, January 13, 2003 | Manny Fernandez

[kristinn]

SNIP

The ("anti-war") rally is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. on the Mall, near Third Street and Constitution Avenue NW just beyond the west front of the Capitol. Scheduled speakers include actress Jessica Lange, Vietnam veteran and author Ron Kovic, former representative Cynthia McKinney (D-Ga.) and others from labor, peace and Muslim organizations.

After the rally, participants plan to march to the gates of the Washington Navy Yard, where organizers said they would call for the elimination of U.S. weapons of mass destruction. They emphasized that no civil disobedience is planned.

Counterprotesters say they will hold a 9 a.m. rally at Constitution Gardens on the Mall on Saturday and later greet marchers outside the U.S. Marine Corps barracks at 8th and I streets SE. The D.C. chapter of the national organization Free Republic, a frequent counter-presence at protests, and MOVE-OUT! (Marines and Other Veterans Engaging Outrageous Un-American Traitors) are organizing this event.

[kristinn]

Link to announcement thread for the Patriots Rally for America.

EAGLES UP !!!

[Brad’s Gramma]

These people are dangerous. Stay safe, all of you.

[Ciexyz]

Go Freepers!

[kristinn]

Thanks. We've been alright at the other rallies we've held. I expect this one to remain peaceful, too.

[NormsRevenge]

MOVE-OUT! Great name !

Good luck to you and the D.C. Chapter as you FReep for US and Support Our Troops !

Now, .. MOVE-OUT!

[Angelwood]

DC Chapter Ping! Good night all.

[JulieRNR21]

May I suggest you enlarge & print copies of Registered's new creation?

Perhaps with media coverage on Saturday; DC Chapter can make it as famous as Sore/Loserman.

God Bless & Protect you all as you stand up for America!

You can load & print it here:

http://members.aol.com/registered/private/freep/wsam1024.jpg

[patton]

The D.C. chapter of the national organization Free Republic, a frequent counter-presence at protests, ...

[Fred Mertz]

Sounds like an exciting Saturday coming up for the DC crowd. Best wishes.

[MotleyGirl70]

Vietnam veteran and author Ron Kovic

Correct me if I'm wrong; his name sounds familiar...

Is Ron Kovic the man that the movie starring Tom Cruise was based on in Born on the 4th of July.

I believe he lost both of his legs in Vietnam and eventually turned anti-war a few years after his return back home. I think this movie was directed by Oliver Stone (flaming Hollyweird leftist), so, well you can come to your own conclusions from there.

I could be wrong as I saw that movie when it first came out many years ago.

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[kristinn]

Thanks! We're not going to let the anti-American left take to the streets of D.C. 'unanswered.'

[SAMWolf]

Ron Kovic is a Vietnam Veteran, former Marine Corps Sergeant and author of Born on the 4th of July. Mr. Kovic along with Oliver Stone was the co-screenwriter of the film BORN ON THE 4th of JULY released in December 1989. This Academy Award winning motion picture starring Tom Cruise is based on the life of Ron Kovic.

[ALOHA RONNIE]

...Look forward to hearing what Rally Speaker BOB DORNAN will have to say this year. Will you be making a re-appearance on C-Span's ..'WASHINGTON JOURNAL'..?

[kristinn]

I hope you DC guys get a good turnout!

Thank you, too! We're working on it, but it's up to FReepers to come out and get involved.

[NormsRevenge]

Sweet!!! My new wallpaper on my laptop!!!

Nice pecs BTW ;-) Thanks

[Ciexyz]

I'm sorry that Ron Kovic lost both his legs in Vietnam, and I honor him and all vets for their service (as we all do), but really, Ron, that was another era and now the U.S. is fighting for its life against terrorists. Get over it, Ron.

[Ciexyz]

I'm sorry that Ron Kovic lost both his legs in Vietnam, and I honor him and all vets for their service (as we all do), but really, Ron, that was another era and now the U.S. is fighting for its life against terrorists. Get over it, Ron.

[upchuck]

Scheduled speakers include actress Jessica Lange, Vietnam veteran and author Ron Kovic, former representative Cynthia McKinney (D-Ga.) and others from labor, peace and Muslim organizations.

Sweet, totally sweet.

Wish I could join this FReep. Should be awesome!!!