Million Moms to march in Chicago too!

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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>MOMS TO MARCH ON WASHINGTON--AND CHICAGO

Melanie Weiss. Compiled by Cassandra West.
April 5, 2000
Moms who believe politicians just aren't listening to their concerns about stricter gun laws will be lacing up their sneakers for the Million Mom March this Mother's Day. While march organizers are hoping 1 million moms will converge on the National Mall in Washington, Chicago is hosting its own march and rally for those who want to make their voices heard but can't get to the nation's capital.

"This march is a message from moms and their families that they are tired of complacency and want laws passed that take guns off the streets and make guns less accessible to children," says Steve Young, coordinator of the Chicago Million Mom March and a dad who lost his 19-year-old son, Andrew, to gun violence in 1996.

March officials want to see state and federal politicians adopt policies that reduce the accessibility of firearms to children, including safety locks for all handguns and a limit on handgun purchases to one per month.

You don't have to be a mom to stand up and be counted this Mother's Day. The Chicago march will take place at 1 p.m. May 14 at Lake Shore Drive and Randolph Street. For more information call 312-648-4MOM. To learn more about the national campaign call 888-989-MOMS or visit the organizers' Web site at www.millionmommarch.com.[/quote]

I don't think I'll be able to make it to the D.C. counter march, but I'll make sure to counter the one here in Chicago. What are YOU doing for Mother Day?
 
Graduating from college. :(

And George Bush Sr. is giving the commencement address. :( :(

I wonder if I could make a phone call to mayor daley's office as the march begins--commencement isn't until 2:00.

"I just want the mayor to know that I know who's marching today in Chicago, and that he should also know that there are a lot of people in Illinois who hold him responsible for the unsafe, anti-freedom attitude of his city."
Or something similar.
 
Well, we knew that MMM was planning on holding local rallies too. The good news is that the more folks that participate locally, the less folks in DC.... and the less national publicity.... hopefully.

So... here's what needs to be done. Have you hugged a Second Amendment Sister recently? The reason I ask is that although we're trying to get folks to commit to the DC trip we'd also be thrilled if folks (staying home) would organize local counter marches.

Remember.... you don't have to be a 'sister' to fight for your Second Amendment rights. If there is anyone in Chicago who can pick up the gauntlet and begin organizing a local rally, please contact SAS.

The same is true for those of you in other areas around the country. What about you vets out there? I can't think of anything more poetic than a group of vets marching in support of SAS-AIMM.

If you can come to DC.... woman... man... other... COME!! If you can't come to DC, consider doing something local.

BUT DO CONTACT THE SECOND AMENDMENT SISTERS!
www.sas-aim.org
(877) 271-6216
Moms4Guns@yahoo.com
 
If you can't be in the nation's capitol, then be SOMEWHERE! The MMM's are planning rallies in a lot of the major cities as well as state capitols. Find out where they are going to be, and be there in opposition.
 
While they lace up thier 'sneakers' I'll lace up my boots :D Seriously, I am not sure if I can make it on Mothers day...why do they have to pick that day :mad: I have plans to go see my grandmother who has cancer, this will be her last mothers day :( so we are all going to see her. I would love to organize something on that day but I really don't think I can. I will try though, and if I can't I will be sure to give ole Dickey Daley's office a call. I really don't see how they can march in Chicago and ask for the guns to be taken off the 'streets'. Hanguns are already illegal in Chicago.......never heard of a drive by with a rifle either. Don't think the gang bangers will be using the trigger locks either.

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