[Street] Syrian Americans Rally for Democracy

Daniel Mc danielm at occupyboston.org
Fri Dec 2 15:08:19 EST 2011


Correction:

Also, it would be great if one of their members would come and say a few
words to us about WHAT IS GOING ON IN SYRIA with an authoritarian  
regime killing people who are standing up in the name of democracy.

-- 
Daniel.
Occupy Boston Outreach Committee
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Quoting Daniel Mc <danielm at occupyboston.org>:

> 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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