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Ron Kovic on September 24th This is to express my enthusiastic support for the Sept. 24 demonstrations to End the War in Iraq and the ANSWER Coalition. This demonstration represents an important turning point in the struggle against this war. For the first time, many citizens who have not until now joined in the struggle to stop the war are joining people of all races and classes, veterans, military families, clergy and everyday Americans to speak out and join this dynamic and expanding movement. The recent hurricane disaster in New Orleans underscores the urgent need for all of us to join together to strongly oppose the direction this government is now going in, and to demand funds and resources for our fellow citizens here at home. On September 24, as a Vietnam veteran who knows all too well the horrors of war, I plan to join with hundreds of thousands in Washington, DC, San Francisco, Los Angeles and around the world to demand an end to the war in Iraq, and that the Bush administration immediately bring our troops home to their families and communities. I hope everyone will join us in this important movement for peace. Ron Kovic, Vietnam war veteran, and author, |
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Join the massive united action at the White House on the morning of the 24th.
All speakers confirmed by the A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition except those indicated by an asterisk (*) are confirmed by UFPJ and those indicated by two asterisk (**) are confirmed by USLAW. ANSWER has secured the permit for a massive march that will go directly on Pennsylvania Ave. in front of the White House for the first time in many years, and then onto the FBI and the Justice Department. Even if you can’t come to Washington, you can still help by clicking here to give a tax-deductible donation On Saturday the antiwar movement and all the above speakers will come together on one stage at the White House/Ellipse for a powerful, united display of opposition to Bush’s criminal war. But first, we have to pay for that stage. Since May, the A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition has been actively promoting the united antiwar demonstration on September 24 – now all the major groups are working together in Washington. But it is the A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition that has full responsibility for paying all of the expenses for the joint rally at the White House, including sound, stage, communications, porta-toilets and other logistics expenses. Together, these expenses total more than $52,000 – all of which must be paid before the march and rally. These expenses do not include the tens of thousands of dollars spent on bus rentals, printing and other publicity. We are making an urgent appeal to you as friends and supporters to make as generous a contribution as possible to help us pay these necessary expenses. To make this tax-deductible contribution, click here, where you can also obtain information to make a donation by check. A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition |
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