Cheney coming to NC, Fri. 9-12

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North Carolina
**FAT CAT ALERT**

"Hey, Hey, ho, ho, political bribes have got to go"
"Elections that are for $ale are not FREE"

Did you know that the Bush-Cheney campaign has already raised over $35 million for their re-election bid?

BIG CORPORATE CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTORS ARE BUYING AMERICA... WHILE THE REST OF US PAY.

If you're sick and tired of the big-money, corporate-driven political agenda that our country's current regime...um...er...I mean... administration has imposed upon the country, then come out and make your voice heard by protesting Vice-President Dick Cheney's appearance at a big-money fundraiser this Friday, September 12, 4:30 - 6:00pm, in Raleigh!

Let's send a message that North Carolinians want voters, not donors, to control the election process. The people of North Carolina believe in good government of, by, and for the people... and we want to let Vice-President Cheney, US Senate candidate Richard Burr, and other elected leaders know that we want a seat at the table, even without a $1,000 check in hand.

Here are more details of Friday's event:

Vice-President Dick Cheney will be in Raleigh this Friday, September 12, 2003 to attend a fundraiser for US Senate candidate Richard Burr of Winston-Salem. The event will take place from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. at the Kerr Scott Building at the NC State Fairgrounds. Protestors will gather along Blue Ridge Rd., beside the gate next to the Kerr Scott Building. Due to traffic woes, you may want to plan on being at the fairgrounds by 4:00pm.
 
Supporters of campaign finance reform, gather around the Democracy North Carolina banner that reads 'Big Money Out - Voters In'. Make and bring your own signs as well.

For more information or to help organize Friday's protest, contact Adam Sotak at 1-888-OUR-VOTE x.11 or [e-mail]
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[Frances]

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Donate to them, not to Halliburton.

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2. **more details: directions, parking, permit, etc.

Here are some details regarding the fundraiser protest on Friday. Hope to see many of you there.

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Re: Permits, Parking, Transportation, and Directions for Friday's Cheney Protest at NC State Fairgrounds
Time of protest: approx. 4:30 - 6:00 pm; Friday, Sept. 12

PERMIT: A permit has been secured for the Blue Ridge Rd. area around the
East gate area going into the State Fairgrounds at the Kerr Scott Building. (Site of the fundraiser). The permit is for the sidewalk area near the entrance. Other entrances will be blocked off by Secret Service and fairground police. Signs are limited to 24" standard poster board size.?!? Look for the "Big Money Out - Voters In" banner or sign.

PARKING: It's advised that drivers park at the South Parking Lot to the
fairgrounds, which is at the corner of Blue Ridge Rd./Hillsborough Rd. (down the street from the Scott Building entrance.) You can look at a map at: http://www.ncstatefair.org. Other parking lots will likely be blocked off.

TRANSPORTATION: Democracy North Carolina may be renting a van to help
with transportation from the Chapel Hill-Carrboro area. There are quite a few UNC students that are planning on attending that will need rides. If you would like to ride on a van or in a carpool, then let me know ASAP and we may be able to accomodate.

DIRECTIONS: From the West: Take I-40 West to Wade Ave. (Exit 289). Take
a right on Blue Ridge Rd. off of Wade Ave. Take Blue Ridge Rd. to the corner of Hillsborough Rd. (fairgrounds will be on your right). Park and walk back up Blue Ridge to protest site. For other directions, go to: http://www.ncstatefair.org/direct.htm
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919-967-1699 1-888-OURVOTE
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