From: John Murtari (murtarij@yahoo.com)
Date: Thu Apr 01 2010 - 14:43:24 EDT
AKidsRight.Org - All the information in our messages if FREE for reuse as you desire. Subscribe/unsubscribe info at end of this message. ========================================= Good People & People of Faith, This message has info on: 1. Chalk/Walk for Family Rights - Lyons update 2. Thoughts on protesting - Jack Frost 3. Rally in Chicago - April 10th 4. A Psalm for Holy Thursday & Good Friday - our thoughts also. 5. Wife's sold in 17th century England - now exposed! [ NOTE: please send any message replies to this monitored addr: jmurtari@AKidsRight.Org] 1. Chalk/Walk for Family Rights - Mar 31st, Lyons update -------------------------------------------------------- Submitted by: John Murtari <jmurtari@AKidsRight.Org> For full background and some pictures of the day's activities, see http://www.AKidsRight.Org/family_rights/index.htm#current I was joined by two other parents from the Albany area, Jack Frost & Jeff. We first went to the local office of Assemblyman Robert Oaks and spoke for about an hour with his aid. She listened carefully to both their stories and asked questions. It was a worthwhile visit. After that we went to the Courthouse. The initial plan was to quietly walk the sidewalk in front of the building; then Jack & Jeff would leave the area and I'd resume chalk writing activities as before. In a surprise, building security approached and said we could not walk on that sidewalk -- we could only walk on the street sidewalk or the police would be notified. We did this for about 40 minutes (pictures at link above). Jack & Jeff then left the area and I started to walk in front of the building (no chalk activity at all). Security approach and told me I had to leave or the Lyon's police would be called. I was polite, but kept walking as the Lyon's police arrived and entered the building. A while later two Sheriff's vehicles also arrived. The Lyon's police then left with no action. A while later a Sergeant from the Sheriff's office told me they had "no problem with me walking in front of the building," but they didn't want any more chalk activity. He then left. I continued my walk for about another 30 minutes and then left at 5 pm. --- It was great to have two other parents with me and I appreciate them making a four hour drive to be there! I look forward to the day when I will have both a Man & Woman with me willing to take chalk, risk arrest, and write "I LOVE MY KIDS" outside this building and others. As today showed, once we learn to stand up for our rights and our dignity -- other people will respect it also. But it starts with us! I've had to suspend my activity because I was just running out of money to support myself. I was living off savings since last October when I started this effort and can't afford it any more -- but I plan to resume by late July! If you know anyone who needs web site programming work done I'd welcome a referral. My background at http://www.thebook.net/john.murtari/resume_business.pdf 2. Thoughts on protesting - Jack Frost -------------------------------------- [ Jack was one of the participants yesterday in Lyons. He lives in the Albany, NY area. This was his "first time" participating in a public civil action and I asked him to share his thoughts - John] Submitted by Jack Frost <fr33j6ck@yahoo.com> My thoughts about protesting. Thank you for the education and experience. These tips and thoughts I think are helpful: o Have a sign with pictures of kids and a simple and easy to read message o Hold the sign high so other people can read it. o Generally do not make eye contact with people - you want them to see you - look at you and read the sign. Your presence there speaks volumes. o Be friendly to any officer - they are only doing their jobs. You do not necessarily need to follow their directions because you have a right to protest peaceful however you may risk arrest. o Talk to other protester(s) but only when people aren't nearby they will be less likely to look at your signs and engage you if you are having a conversation. Should generally be a "silent protest". I was surprised at how easy it was. I could see how it could be very therapeutic to any parent that has been "run over" by the system. All the guards looking out the window was a little intimidating but I imagine their job is pretty boring so I guess one to has to put it into perspective. I noticed after a while there wasn't so many looking out anymore.. The layout of the court house certainly makes this something that will be different in every location. I can see the benefit of having more people there. More people means power. Pictures and video if you can get someone there to document is invaluable. Jack 3. Rally in Chicago - April 10th -------------------------------- Submitted by: Tony Taylor <tony.taylor@yahoo.com> April 10, 2010 9:00 - Noon Save Our Families Rally Randolph and LaSalle Downtown Chicago (160 North LaSalle) This is where the rubber meets the road Illinois is on the verge of the next chapter in Family Law. Two years ago, State Legislation established the Illinois Family Law Study Committee, whose job it is to analyze family law within our State. If you have been before the Family Court in our State, if you have lost substantial time with your children, if you have lost custody of your children, if you have been crippled by child support, if you lost a substantial portion of your estate. This is the place to be. This is the time to be there. This is where the rubber meets the road. The Committee will be meeting during this time to discuss Custody during domestic relations cases in family court. Special interest groups hold significant sway over the committees decision and it is important for the general public to let the committee know that an ongoing, continuous and substantial relationship with both parents is important. For More Info: http://www.illinoisfathers.org/ Contact (309) 696-7930 4. A Psalm for Holy Thursday & Good Friday - our thoughts also. -------------------------------------------------------------- [ As we find ourselves separated from our children, caught in legal machinery, seen dreams destroyed, and been doubted by our own friends & families -- the words of the Psalmist, written over two thousand years ago may sound familiar to us as we wonder... - John ] Psalm 31: 10-17 (The Psalms: A New Translation, 1963, The Grail, England) Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I am in distress. Tears have wasted my eyes, my throat and my heart For my life is spent in sorrow and my years with sighs. Affliction has broken down my strength and my bones waste away. In the face of all my foes I am a reproach, an object of scorn to my neighbors and of fear to my friends. Those who see me in the street run far away from me. I am like a dead man, forgotten, like a think thrown away. I have heard the slander of the crowd, fear is all around me, as the plot together against me, as they plan to take my life. But as for me, I trust in you, Lord, I say: "You are my God. My life is in your hands, deliver me from the hands of those who hate me. Let your face shine on your servant. Save me in your love." 5. Wife selling in 17th century England - now exposed! ----------------------------------------------------- Talk about violating human rights. This article was just linked from the home page of Wikipedia today, April 1st -- who would have thought it was possible!? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wife_selling What is worth arrest? - THE DECLARATION OF FAMILY RIGHTS ----------------------------------------------------------- You can also sign the petition at: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/3/the-declaration-of-family-rights -- John Murtari _______________________________________________________ Coordinator AKidsRight.Org jmurtari@AKidsRight.Org Kid's Right to BOTH parents (315) 944-0999(x-211) http://www.AKidsRight.Org/ ========================================= http://www.AKidsRight.Org/ A Kid's Right to Both Parents! --- Newsletter mailing list Newsletter@kids-right.org http://kids-right.org/mailman/listinfo/newsletter
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