Post by sbenn on Apr 16, 2009 21:55:06 GMT -5
www.defendourconstitution.org
Defend America" Rally
We are pleased to announce the "Defend America" Rally will be held on May 23, 2009 at the Upper Senate Park area adjacent to the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C.
This is a "grass roots" rally that will bring any and all Americans who are concerned about the growth of the power of the federal government and the loss of individual freedom in America together for an afternoon that will help to raise the awareness of citizens around the country to this issue and to raise the awareness of politicians that we will not tolerate the transition of America to socialism.
Rally Particulars:
The rally walk will begin at 1:00pm on the sidewalk across from the National Archives building on Constitution Avenue. Since this is a walk, the Capitol Police request that there be no chanting or banner waving until you reach the rally area. Buses can unload rally attendees at the National Archives prior to 1:00pm. Rally participants can walk from the Archives building down Constitution Avenue to the Upper Senate Park for the rally. Upper Senate Park is located directly across Constitution Avenue from the Capitol building at the corner of Constitution and Delaware. Speeches will begin at approximately 1:30pm. Rally participants who are driving themselves to the rally can meet at the Archives rally point or meet at the Upper Senate Park. Upper Senate Park is directly adjacent to Union Station for those who are riding the METRO to the rally.
What to Bring:
This is a grass roots rally. Participants should bring homemade signs and banners to help emphasize the reason for the rally. Note that all supports for signs and banners must not exceed three quarters(3/4) of an inch at their largest point, have dull ends, and be made entirely of wood. There can be no nails, screws, or bolt-type fastening devices protruding from the wooden supports. Here are some ideas for your signs and banners:
"Constitution Yes!! Redistribution No!!"
"What do you want?....Freedom Who from?...the Government"
"No More Entitlements! No More Ear Marks!"
Participants should bring folding unbrellas, a water bottle, sunscreen, and a folding chair or blanket to the rally.
Invited Speakers:
Mr. Peter Ferrara, Senior Policy Advisor, Social Security and Medicare, with the Institute for Policy Innovation, and other nationally recognized experts on the Founding Fathers, the history of the growth of the federal government in America, and the future of socialism in America will be speaking at the rally. We are pleased that Mr. Ashley Stinnett with the West Virginia Young Republicans, and Mr. Robert Watkins with the Conservative Coalition will speak on issues important to the future of our country for young Americans.
Transportation to the Rally:
This is a grass roots rally. The most cost effective way to attend the rally is by organizing a bus from your city to the rally. Charters are available from a number of companies including American Charters, Inc. Contact American Charters at www.americancoachlines.com. for more information. Buses hold roughly 55 people, so get your friends together now!
Lodging for the Rally:
The rally takes place over Memorial Day weekend. This is a popular travel weekend for Americans and so your reservations need to be made well in advance of May. Best rates for hotel rooms are found outside Washington, D.C. depending on your bus and automobile travel schedule. As an example, rates at the Holiday Inn in Manassas, Virginia are roughly $90 per night.
Speeches will end around 3:00pm at which time rally participants can begin to pack up and move toward their buses. It is advised that buses pick up rally attendees at the east end of the National Mall.
How You Can Help:
If you know someone who can donate these things for the rally, it would be greatly appreciated. Please have them contact us at melove@carolina.rr.com.
What We Need:
Portable Restrooms
Staging for the Event
Public Address System for the Event
If you would like to donate money to cover the cost of the event, please email us at melove@carolina.rr.com.
Thanks for your help and see you in Washington!