The silentlambs march is fast approaching, I encourage one and all to get your hotel reservations and make your final travel arrangements. We have a listing of discount hotels if you need assistance.
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 Pierpopint Place and Columbia Heights at around on 1:30 PM on the 27 th of Septtember, 2002. We will proceed in an orderly fashion to 25 Columbia Heights . 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 in 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. Anyone who wishes to serve as an eye-witness to their crimes against children will be invited to present evidence or testimony to prove our accusations. 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.
If you are not able to make the journey I encourage you to wear a silentlambs t-shirt in a public place on . You can make your statement locally that you offer support. I will soon have a series of bumper stickers, t-shirts, and lapel pins for sale on silentlambs. If you cannot afford to buy one and are an abuse survivor call me and we will work something out. Below is one example.
I encourage you to not miss this history making event. It will mark a turning point for the organization, that is, we unite to take a stand for what is morally and ethically right for the sole purpose of protecting children and supporting abuse survivors. It will be a public testament to the righteousness or wickedness of those who lead this organization.
Will you miss it?
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