who's going to DC on Sunday?

[barbtries]

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2009/9/10/11737/5798
March for Health Care September 13, 2009

[Maureen54]

1. plan to

Do you know where the march begins and when? Any estimate of how many are planning to attend.
I haven't seen very much information regarding the march. I hope it is more organized then it seems to be at this point.

[barbtries]

7. information has been hard to come by

http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/letsgetitdonehealthinsurancereformnowevents/gpkj8l

March on Washington (Let's Get It Done: Health Insurance Reform Now Events)
Teabaggers, move over! Our own March on Washington D.C. is on Sunday, September 13 gathering at 10:00 a.m. by the Lincoln Memorial and beginning the march to the Capitol building at 12:00 noon. If the route is too far for you, just show up at the lawn near the Capitol steps before 12:00 noon. Our event is one day after the teabagger's march, so let's show them a greater turnout, just as we did to help elect the President. Let your voice be heard clearly for meaningful Health Insurance Reform Now!

Suggested optional accessories:
1) Signs! Make your own!
2) Video camera to document the event
3) Backpack or mini cooler with water and snacks
4) Portable folding chair or blanket
5) Sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, small umbrella
6) Walking map of Capitol area and comfortable walking shoes

While we protest, let's respect our nation's capital by obeying all directives from the U.S. Capitol Police and the D.C. Metro police, and also avoiding the following:
1) Littering or defacing the grounds of the National Mall
2) Bringing contraband or merchandise to sell without a permit
3) Engaging in overly aggressive confrontations with those opposed to our agenda

This listing is for informational purposes only and is part of the wider event of Organizing For America.
Time: Sunday, September 13 10:00 AM


http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2009/08/31/18620327.php
there was bad news about it on one of the links from this page; apparently permits were not procured. i don't know. another page says to show up at the mall.

http://www.marchforhealthcare.com/events
the links on this page are no good, and they were good earlier today. when i rented a car to take to DC!

i am going. i hope a million other people go too. maybe i'll just figure it out once i'm on the metro.

i'm going. damn.

some more from http://americansunitedhcr.wordpress.com/

One of the messages waiting for me on the phone message machine was from Officer Garrison of the Capitol Police (I had spoken to him twice yesterday). He could not guarantee anything, but he had been put in charge of our request for a permit. We went through the details and it looks like we have the Upper Senate Park which holds 2,500. WE CANNOT MARCH FROM THE LINCOLN MEMORIAL. Because of his kindness I want to let everyone know to MEET at the Upper Senate Park.

apparently a representative Fattah was going to introduce a resolution making 9-13-09 a national day of health or somesuch, and this person withdrew the resolution, leaving the march without a permit. i just learned this while responding to your post. will continue to research, but as of this moment i have every intention of going to DC on the 13th. maybe there's an anti-war or 911 truth protest going on somewhere. i just gotta go do something. dang

frustrating. anyhow i'm driving from NC and expect to reach DC by 10 am. i just hope there's a million others showing up.

[jus_the_facts]

2. I can't even afford my FREE health care...much much less a trip to DC....

:yoiks:

[barbtries]

3. where are you?

i rented a car :)

[jus_the_facts]

6. Way down here in Louisiana......

....too far out of your way...I dare say. Give 'em hell for those of us who'd like to be able to go though.

[barbtries]

9. okay, just get up to raleigh

and hop on in! lol

[asdjrocky]

4. I wish.

Someday I'll see DC, but it won't be Sunday.

[jtrockville]

5. The link is broken. (not the dailykos link, but the event link)

Any idea where I could find details?

[barbtries]

8. see upthread

i googled for all the information i came up with. it's looking not-so-good

[jtrockville]

10. Thanks. I plan to attend. I hope the billionaires for wealthcare show up.