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NonViolent Action Plan to Support Family Civil Rights (URGENT)
From: Webmaster (webmaster@AKidsRight.org)
This is a message from a mailing list, members@kids-right.org http://www.kids-right.org/ To unsubscribe from this list at anytime, send email to Majordomo@kids-right.org with the following 1 line in the BODY of the message (Subject is ignored). unsubscribe members ====================================================================== Good People, Please give this your attention and also help in forwarding the message to other individuals and groups concerned with Family Law Reform. What follows is text taken from a page at our web site for a unified demonstration of our desire for reform. The actual page is at: http://www.AKidsRight.Org/plan_syr.htm We welcome your participation and feedback: webmaster@AKidsRight.Org ================================================== NonViolent Action Planning Federal Building, Syracuse, NY - April 16, 2001 - Last update: 01/11/01 This page contains both planning and registration information for a peaceful action which will call for Congressional hearings into Federal Civil Rights legislation to protect the parent/child relationship. Your comments are welcome. Goal ========= Draw favorable public and media attention to the need for Federal Civil Rights protection of the parent/child bond. Also provide an opportunity for many different Family Rights group to gather together for a shared goal. Our first step will be a call for Congressional Hearings into reform and development of a Family Rights Act. Specifically: * Presumption of equal physical/legal custody in separation/divorce. * Protection of a Jury when the parent/child relationship is threatened by a spouse or child "protective" services. * Right to representation by Counsel. * Right to speedy trial and cross examination of all witnesses. Our answer to the question, "Why are you doing this?" We are parents who LOVE our children and want to be restored to an equal relationship. We need Federal protection of our Civil Rights and want Congressional hearings into reform. Method ============ NonViolent Action focused on a U.S. Federal Building containing offices of Congressional representatives. A group of mothers and fathers, carrying pictures of their children, will peacefully petition their government by attempting to "walk" inside the building and potentially risk arrest. We will not be loud or angry, but just smile as we call attention to what we are willing to sacrifice for the love of our children. News releases will be sent out to both national and local media prior to and during this event. http://www.AKidsRIght.Org/civil.htm (details on NonViolent Action) See this effort as an example that can be used by other parents as part of a "grass roots" effort across the nation. We can all share lessons learned. When/Where ========== Hanley Federal Building, Syracuse, New York. Planning date is Monday, April 16th, 2001. As part of his efforts John Murtari has already established the "right" to walk and carry a picture of his child inside the building. We will try to extend this to more people. We are there as parents to "petition our government" for change. Participants ============ Parents can help in many ways with this action. Only people volunteering as "walkers" stand a risk of arrest. John Murtari will act as the leader of the Walkers, we hope to have an equal mix of mothers and fathers. Role - Responsibilities/Notes Walker - Mothers & Fathers willing to peacefully carry a picture of their children inside the building and risk arrest. Supporter - People willing to come and just watch as bystanders and offer moral support to Walkers. Spokesperson - Someone who can be at the scene and by phone afterwards, to answer media questions. Legal - An attorney who can at least take care of arraignment and potential trial representation. Fax - Someone with PC fax software who could transmit News Releases to National and local media (hometown area of each Walker). Financial - Willing to make a pledge to offer financial support to the Walkers involved. A fund for both legal and personal expenses will be established. Parent's Group - Any group which shares similar goals and can help in spreading the word among its membership. Requirements ============ People considering the role of Walker, Supporter, or as a Spokesperson should closely review the NonViolent Action Checklist. Please get questions answered before participating. The Walkers will be making a big sacrifice, we will support them with a single voice: "We are parents who LOVE our children and want to be restored to an equal relationship. We need Federal protection of our Civil Rights and want Congressional hearings into reform." http://www.AKidsRight.Org/checklist.htm Not Goals ========= For this effort we will NOT make issues of child support, judical conduct, or other professional conduct. These are valid issues in their own right, but are just not the focus or the message to be heard from this effort. Registration ========= Please complete the form at the web site, http://www.AKidsRight.Org/plan_syr.htm ================================================================== To unsubscribe from this list at anytime, send email to Majordomo@kids-right.org with the following 1 line in the BODY of the message (Subject is ignored). unsubscribe members
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