[Street] Syrian Americans Rally for Democracy

Daniel Mc danielm at occupyboston.org
Fri Dec 2 15:05:20 EST 2011


Brett,

Thanks so much for keeping everyone in the loop about this. I think  
this is an incredibly important issue to be completely clear about  
before tomorrow. I fear that, if not done correctly, there is a  
potential for us to alienate people who the movement certainly wants  
on our side.

We need to create space for mutual respect and humility for tomorrow.  
Collaborating would be great but it is more about sharing the physical  
space and creating opportunities for meaningful support.

I really liked the sound of having some Syrian music/dancers at some  
point for all in attendance to enjoy and experience together. Also, it  
would be great if one of their members would come and say a few words  
to us about the connections between our issues.

There was a bit of negative backlash on their facebook event page,  
which I tried my best to respond to. That being said, they DO HAVE  
LEGITIMATE CONCERNS. Let's do our best not to take over their event by  
hammering out logistics with them tonight. To that end, happy to have  
a conference call or sit down meeting tonight after 7:30pm.


Thoughts?
-- 
Daniel.
Occupy Boston Outreach Committee
**Use this email for all things occupy**


Quoting Brett West <heavyriser at gmail.com>:

> Hey All,
>
> Due to a lack of communication, I'm having doubts that there will be as
> much collaboration between the Syrian American group and ourselves. This is
> not to say that we won't get together at some point, just that it is hard
> to know anything for certain as communication is slow.
>
> *Also, one of their organizers told me that they are inviting folks from
> New Jersey to join their rally, and that one of those folks may include the
> MAYOR of New Jersey.*
> *
> *
> I wanted to disclose this information to everyone and gather thoughts. I
> will hopefully speak with a representative by phone today. Waiting for a
> return call....
>
> Onward
> Brett
>
> --
>
>
> You can do anything you want, as long as you don't wait for permission.
>





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