To all Colorado Activists,

Various Colorado Activist Groups
are working together to Stop The Iraq War,
Oppose Escalation and to Impeach Bush & Cheney.

We are holding an Emergency Rally on Wed. Mar. 14th at Noon at the Colorado State Capital
( Event Listing Details: http://www.progressnowaction.org/page/event/detail/visibilitysignwaving/...

(West Sidewalk only, we don't have a permit for the steps)
to support State Senator Tupa's Anti Iraq War Escalation Bill,
Senate Bill SJM07-002

And.. to ask for stronger language in the bill,
to include, bring the troops home from Iraq now
and begin investigations and hearings into the
reasons given us for the war in the first place, WMD, etc.
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What You need to do TODAY

1. Call or email all five of the members of the State, Veterans & Military Affairs Senate Committee and urge them to strengthen the language of the bill..

If their Phone is busy, leave a strong but respectful message.

the five are:

Senator Groff, chairman. 303-866-4864
E-mail: peter.groff.senate@state.co.us

Senator Romer, Vice-Chairman, 303-4852
E-mail: chris.romer.senate@state.co.us

Senator R. May, 303-866-2737
E-mail: senatormay@ronmay.org

Senator Schultheis, 303-866-4835
E-mail: dave.schultheis.senate@state.co.us

Senator Windels, 303-866-4840
E-mail: senatorwindels@comcast.net
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2..Plan to Attend The Rally at Noon on
Wed Mar. 14
(we have signs or bring your own)
and if possible also
Attend the Public Hearing at 1:30 pm,
(according to Sen Gordon it
"will probably be in the Old Supreme Court Chambers
on the North Side of the Second Floor in the Capital")

If you plan to go to the Hearing, you should email or call Sen Tupa's office to get on the list to speak... Call: 303-866-4872 or
send E-mail: ron.tupa.senate@state.co.us
(mention if you're in a group,or a veteran,etc)

Sen Gordon says "IF you come to testify please try to be concise.
I would also ask you to be respectful of those people with whom you disagree".

WHY Would You want to attend
Wednesdays events?

"Sometimes silence is betrayal" MLK

"There comes a time, when further silence is betrayal....
the time has come to break that silence". Raf Naboa,
Colorado Iraq War Vet served with 3rd Brigade, 4th ID.

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for You to do something for your country. Something you'll feel good about and proud of
for a lifetime.

Senator Tupa wants your advice on the wording of his bill.

You may want to study the wording of Tupa's Bill:

This is the 'Model Resolution Language' for the bill
at Progressive States Network
http://www.progressivestates.org/content/524/#5

and this is Tupa's Bill:Colorado Senate Bill SJM07-002
( Link will download the file, you need to open it in Acrobat pdf file reader)
http://www.leg.state.co.us/clics/clics2007a/csl.nsf/fsbillcont/E3D42EB94...

Please compare the two and note the much stronger language in the 'Model Bill'.

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3. Email me a note, please, at protestinthestreet@yahoo.com

telling me if you were able to contact
anyone, who in particular, any comments you might have,
even if you are against this Bill.

I'll like to prepare a tally of the results for you

Thanks for communicating with us.

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Recent New New Articles that may help you.

National Guard lacking gear (Editorial Denver Post 03/11/-7)
http://www.denverpost.com/editorials/ci_5390431

Coalation Casuality Count - Fatalities By State
http://icasualties.org/oif/ByState.aspx

Find out what the cost so far is to your state, town, or congressional district.
Click on the map .
http://nationalpriorities.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=...

Hearing to bring Iraq debate to Statehouse
http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/government/article/0,2777,DRMN_239...

War Protesters, Military Families Expected At Iraq Hearing
http://www.thedenverchannel.com/politics/11226033/detail.html

Tupa to Sponsor Anti-Surge Resolution...
a recent USA Today/Gallop Poll found that 70 percent of Americans oppose escalation of the war.
Jan 18, 2007 -- 1:47 PM MST
Wendy Norris, Colorado Confidential
http://www.coloradoconfidential.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=1312

According to the Pueblo Chieftain, "Romanoff and House Majority Leader Alice Madden, D-Boulder, said the memorial focuses on an issue of great importance to the American people, and is nothing like the partisan resolutions Republicans have run in the past, such as those honoring late Republican President Ronald Reagan". http://pueblochieftain.com/metro/1173457685/2

GOP vows 'ugly turn' if Dems push Iraq debate
http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/government/article/0,2777,DRMN_239...

State to oppose surge? http://coloradodaily.com/articles/2007/03/08/news/c_u_and_boulder/news3....

Colorado House battle brewing over Iraq vote http://pueblochieftain.com/metro/1173457685/2
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The following are all the sponsors of Senate Bill SJM07-002.

Call them all if you have time and ask them to be unwavering in their support.
Ask for stronger language as well.

Prime Sponsors

Ron Tupa (D CO-Senate).........303-866-4872 E-mail: ron.tupa.senate@state.co.us
Terrance Carroll (D CO-House)..303-866-2909 E-mail: terrance.carroll.house@state.co.us

Co-Sponsors:

Alice Madden (D CO-House) 303-866-2915 E-mail: alice.madden.house@state.co.us
Sue Windels (D CO-Senate) 303-866-4840 E-mail: senatorwindels@comcast.net
Suzanne Williams (D CO-Senate) 303-866-3432 E-mail: suzanne.williams.senate@state.co.us
Jennifer Veiga (D CO-Senate) 303-866-4861 E-mail: jennifer.veiga.senate@state.co.us
Lois Tochtrop (D CO-Senate) 303-866-4863 E-mail: lotochtrop@aol.com
Abel Tapia (D CO-Senate) 303-866-2581 E-mail: abel.tapia.senate@state.co.us
Brandon Shaffer (D CO-Senate) 303-866-5291 E-mail: brandon.shaffer.senate@state.co.us
Paula Sandoval (D CO-Senate) 303-866-4862 E-Mail: paula.sandoval.senate@state.co.us
Maryanne Keller (D CO-Senate) 303-866-4856 E-mail: moe.keller.senate@state.co.us
Jim Isgar (D CO-Senate) 303-866-4884 E-mail: isgarsenate@frontier.net
Peter Groff (D CO-Senate) 303-866-4864 E-mail: peter.groff.senate@state.co.us
Joan Fitz-Gerald (D CO-Senate) 303-866-3342 E-Mail: joan.fitzgerald.senate@state.co.us
Bob Bacon (D CO-Senate) 303-866-4841 E-mail: bob.bacon.senate@state.co.us
Ken Gordon (D CO-Senate) 303-866-3341 E-mail: ken@kengordon.com

Others We know that support this bill.

Alice Borodkin (D CO-House) E-mail: Aliceb321@aol.com

PLEASE: Let us know if there are State Senators and Legislators favoring this bill who are not listed here.
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From:

John H Kennedy, Impeachment Organizer for CO01

Coordinator of the ProgressNowAction.Org
Group 1stProtestInTheStreet.Org http://1stProtestInTheStreet.Org

and coordinator of WeeklyVigilsToImpeach.US http://WeeklyVigilsToImpeach.US

We have since Jan 24th done 14 Weekly Vigils
half at the Colorado State Capital on Wed Noons
and half at Rep. DeGette's Office on Thurs Noon.

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