Bill asked in another thread:
If anyone would like to post this they are welcome i have hit my limit.
So here 'tis the FINAL DETAILS for the silentlambs March this Friday 9-27-02, along with the link to the silentlambs' merchandise/promotional materials! He also had a MAP of where to meet in Brooklyn, but I don't know how to transfer that over here, so here's the link to his other thread:
http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/forum/thread.aspx?id=37009&page=1&site=3#500892
GRITS
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Link to silentlambs merchandise
http://community.webshots.com/album/50572789tygXYY
silentlambs
You Are Invited to a silentlambs March in New York!
On 9-27-02, we are asking for survivors and supporters of those who have suffered abuse within the Jehovah's Witness community to come together for a peaceful march in Brooklyn.
WHY ATTEND?
At silentlambs we care about children. In addition, we wish to let abuse survivors know that they are not alone and have our support. This will be a united statement to the Watchtower organization that they must change policy to protect our children. Also, if you can serve as an eye-witness it is another way to take a stand for righteousness on behalf of all silentlambs.
WHO MAY COME?
EVERYONE! At silentlambs we practice "don't ask don't tell" when we gather for important events. We do not care if you are DF, DA, or what you may personally hold as belief. We ask that all simply support those who were abused as Jehovah's Witnesses without prejudice as to standing in the organization. If you plan to attend please email and let us know how many are in your group to help us to know beforehand how large a group will be there so we may plan accordingly.
WHERE:
The march will start on the west side of Pierrepont Place and Columbia Heights at the park, see map enclosed (map here: http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/forum/thread.aspx?id=37009&page=1&site=3#500892). We will then walk about seven blocks to our destination at 25 Columbia Heights.
WHAT WILL WE DO?
We are going to have a police escort all the way to the front door of 25 Columbia Heights. All permits have been obtained. Plan to be at Pierrepont Place and Columbia Heights at around 12:30 PM on the 27th of September, 2002. We will proceed in an orderly fashion to Columbia Heights 25. This march is not about anger. It is not about other issues you may be upset about. It is about protecting children and supporting abuse survivors. I prefer that all banners and posters support this theme. We are united for one cause. Some have stated they wish to express other agendas at the march. I feel this is not appropriate. What if you were an active witness whose child had been molested? Would it be fair to them to express views that may be offensive? To reach out to all and keep the focus, we have to be neutral on doctrinal issues. Silentlambs is about support of ALL, not any certain side of doctrinal issues.
Dress however you wish. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Casual clothing will be fine. Be sure to bring rain protection just in case, cheap ponchos are about $1 at Walmart. Be aware it could be cooler this time of the year. We will have t-shirts available when you get there.
When we arrive at 25 Columbia Heights, we will first have a program in which abuse survivors will be asked to make a brief 60-second comment for whoever wants to speak. I will introduce different ones after the opening comments. We will then request a meeting with the Governing Body as outlined in my June 2002 letter. If the Governing Body refuses to meet, we will then deliver the lambs to them as a reminder of who they are hurting by not meeting. Anyone who cannot make the trip can send a lamb along with a friend. We will then conclude with closing comments by those who wish to speak, and I will conclude the program. Afterwards for those who can we would like to meet for dinner at a location nearby. This will be announced when we get there.
Be aware New York has strict ordinances when it comes to signs and posters. No sticks or hard support structures are allowed. You can use cardboard tubing or similar materials to hold up your posters. I was thinking of making posters when we arrive and having materials available to do so. We can start about 12:30 PM for those who would like to assist at Pierrepont Place and Columbia Heights at the park. Bring stuffed lambs for abuse survivors who cannot be there. We will deliver them to Bethel when we arrive, if you wish to send a lamb contact me for assistance in doing so.
EYE WITNESSES:
If you wish to serve as an eye-witness regarding how the Governing Body has allowed Watchtower Policy to hurt children, you are invited to come forward. Whatever your status regarding the organization, you have the right to serve as an eye-witness. Please bring any written documentation such as Watchtower correspondence along with your first hand experience of what happened to you or your family when abuse problems arose. Please be willing to explain how you were hurt by Watchtower Policy.
Edited by - Grits on 21 September 2002 17:49:56