[Northampton-GP] Fw: February 15th: I'll be there -- will you?

[jackie j jaffe]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Eli Pariser, MoveOn.org" <moveon-help at list.moveon.org>
To: "Jackie J Jaffe" <jjaffe at rcn.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 12:17 PM
Subject: February 15th: I'll be there -- will you?


> Dear MoveOn member,
> 
> As President Bush's drumbeat for war quickens, we are increasing the
> volume of our demand that the President "win without war."  Over the
> last few months, we've written thousands of letters to the editor,
> made hundreds of thousands of phone calls, and raised millions in
> support of the anti-war effort.  Now it's time to bring our voices to
> the streets.  Please join millions of people around the world in
> making February 15th an unprecedented day of activity against a war.
> 
> I'll be speaking at the enormous rally in New York City on the 15th,
> along with a list of speakers that includes Nobel Laureate Archbishop 
> Desmond Tutu, Martin Luther King III, and Patti Smith.  On the same
> day, from London to Helsinki to Bangkok, millions of people will join 
> demonstrations, rallies, and marches.  (A San Francisco event will 
> actually occur the following day -- the 16th.) The message will be 
> loud and clear: in the United States and abroad, we say no to this war.
> 
> The march and rally in New York City is going to be fun, powerful, and
> unforgettable.  The timing is perfect.  If you attend only one mass
> event, this may be the one.  Bring your friends.  Bring your family.
> For transportation options, and to keep informed on events going on
> around the country, check out:
> 
>    http://www.unitedforpeace.org
> 
> The event in New York is scheduled for noon on the 15th, but the New
> York Police Department is making it difficult for the organizers to
> get a permit for a march to accompany the rally.  We're certain it'll 
> be worked out -- a legal complaint was filed this morning in the 
> Federal District Court in Manhattan and we expect that a mutually 
> acceptable agreement will be reached soon.  We'll let you know as 
> soon as we have a final word on the location to go to.
> 
> When I speak, I'd like to include a message from MoveOn members -- we
> are, after all, a grassroots organization.  In a paragraph, what's the
> message that we should send to the folks gathered in New York City and
> the news media?  You can post your suggestion and rate other folks'
> thoughts at:
> 
>    http://www.actionforum.com/forum/index.html?forum_id=252
> 
> Around the world and in New York, we have a tremendous opportunity to
> show the true breadth and strength of the opposition to war.  Please
> take part in this exciting day of action.
> 
> Sincerely,
> --Eli Pariser
>   International Campaigns Director
>   MoveOn.org
>   February 5th, 2003
> 
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