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.

[Mo1]

BUMP for the DC Chapter!

[nutmeg]

You guys always have the best signs, but I thought I'd post this as an FYI if you're not aware of it:

Bumper stickers, signs, buttons, hats, etc. available here: The George W. Bush Online Store

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[Ciexyz]

Solidarity bump.

[RandallFlagg]

Any word yet if this might be seen on CSPAN? If not, we could/should start a massive email campaign to demand equal time for our rally. They slammed us on the last one. It'd be only fair.

[mass55th]

Anybody know what the Farmer's Almanac predicts for the weather that weekend?

[Mo1]

Cool .. thanks for that link

[nutmeg]

You're welcome! I'm really trying to spread the word about those signs/stickers/buttons... I just placed an order a few minutes ago.

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[Mo1]

I just placed an order a few minutes ago.

LOL .. So did I ..

[Humidston]

Tonk, I'm not surprised. You are one of my heroes!

[Mo1]

BTT

[sauropod]

Lock n' Load! klt; HHC; and HRP will all be there!

[snippy_about_it]

Those are great signs, I posted the same link yesterday on the Canteen thread. We've been ordering and you are right we need to pass the word on, there relatively inexpensive, too.

[Hobsonphile]

Unfortunately, CPAC and the January rally have cleaned me out financially. :(

[kristinn]

Thanks for the link and the pings. We need all the help we can get getting the word out. We should have a flyer ready for distribution soon.