So let's do it for them. We know why they won't, we know it's political, so here's our chance to make it right.
How?
Simple: This is a call-out to all those who live in the Washington D.C. area - or nearby - asking that you use our modern technology (twitter, facebook, etc) to plan a gathering within the next 2 weeks in The House of Representatives while they're in session. Let one citizen stand and read OUR resolution.
SAMPLE RESOLUTION
(modeled after the Senate's, who offered a resolution and, btw, the resolution came from ONE Democrat and ONE Republican!):
CITIZENS RESOLUTION
1
By Allison French, (insert names of those who make significant changes to the below)
WHEREAS, this group of citizens joins with people across Washington State, the nation, and the world
in experiencing a sense of relief that the United States conducted a successful operation on May 1,
2011, that located, and ended the life of, Osama bin Laden, the leader of al-Qaeda, a terrorist
organization responsible for the mass murder of thousands of innocent men, women, and children
in the United States and many other areas of the world, including Madrid, Afghanistan, Bali, the
USS Cole, U.S. embassies in Tanzania and Kenya, and other locations; and
WHEREAS, Bin Laden had declared war on America and was the mastermind behind the
tragic September 11, 2001, attacks on America that killed thousands of our fellow citizens; and
WHEREAS, In response, the United States and our allies responded by targeting members of
al-Qaeda, including their leader bin Laden, through significantly upgraded and coordinated
intelligence systems heeding recommendations of the 9-11 Commission; and
WHEREAS, President Barack Obama, Commander-in-Chief of our armed forces, oversaw a
complex, highly sophisticated process to locate bin Laden, and made the crucial decision to send
in an elite, courageous, and heroic team of Navy Seals to put an end to his terrorism; and
WHEREAS, The citizens of the United States take pride in the work of the dedicated military
men and women who have been in the forefront of the war
on terrorism, who protect our country, and who were critical to the success of this mission, including
those affiliated with the Washington National Guard and Washington's military bases, including
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Naval Station Everett, Naval Station Kitsap, Naval Station Bangor,
Whidbey Island Naval Air Station, and Fairchild Air Force Base; and
WHEREAS, The people of Washington State take similar pride in the valuable work of the
men and women in the Madigan Army Medical Center, the Yakima Firing Center, the Thirteenth
Coast Guard District, the Marines' 4th Landing Support Battalion (4th LSB), the Air National
Guard, the Army National Guard, the Naval Undersea Warfare Center at Keyport, the Washington
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility; and
WHEREAS, In conducting this operation, and in the extensive, lengthy preparations leading
to it, our military forces and intelligence agencies have been a shining example of the discipline,
focus, and sacrifice it takes to achieve major success;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That We, these Citizens of the United States, in place of the House of Representatives, which refused such a resolution, honors the
strong, thoughtful leadership of President Barack Obama, the coordinated, precision leadership of
the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the National Security Council; the tireless, dedicated work of our
counter-terrorism professionals; the clear demonstration of leadership, ability, and unstinting
bravery of our military forces and intelligence agencies; and the extraordinary skills, courage, and
precision teamwork of the highest order of the elite Navy Seals who personally carried out this
most complex and dangerous mission; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That We, these Citizens express their deep appreciation to the
dedicated families of these patriotic men and women, who often lose their loved ones in patriotic
service to their country; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution be immediately read into the record by Speaker of the House John Boehner and then sent to the
the Secretary of the Senate; to President Barack Obama; Secretary of Defense Robert Gates;
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton; Admiral Michael Mullen, Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; I
Corps Commander Lieutenant General Curtis M. Scaparrotti; Navy Region Northwest Commander
Rear Admiral Douglass T. Biesel; Washington Governor Chris Gregoire and First Gentleman Mike
Gregoire; Washington National Guard Adjutant General Timothy J. Lowenberg; and Washington
Department of Veterans Affairs Director John E. Lee
By Allison French, (insert names of those who make significant changes to the below)
WHEREAS, this group of citizens joins with people across Washington State, the nation, and the world
in experiencing a sense of relief that the United States conducted a successful operation on May 1,
2011, that located, and ended the life of, Osama bin Laden, the leader of al-Qaeda, a terrorist
organization responsible for the mass murder of thousands of innocent men, women, and children
in the United States and many other areas of the world, including Madrid, Afghanistan, Bali, the
USS Cole, U.S. embassies in Tanzania and Kenya, and other locations; and
WHEREAS, Bin Laden had declared war on America and was the mastermind behind the
tragic September 11, 2001, attacks on America that killed thousands of our fellow citizens; and
WHEREAS, In response, the United States and our allies responded by targeting members of
al-Qaeda, including their leader bin Laden, through significantly upgraded and coordinated
intelligence systems heeding recommendations of the 9-11 Commission; and
WHEREAS, President Barack Obama, Commander-in-Chief of our armed forces, oversaw a
complex, highly sophisticated process to locate bin Laden, and made the crucial decision to send
in an elite, courageous, and heroic team of Navy Seals to put an end to his terrorism; and
WHEREAS, The citizens of the United States take pride in the work of the dedicated military
men and women who have been in the forefront of the war
on terrorism, who protect our country, and who were critical to the success of this mission, including
those affiliated with the Washington National Guard and Washington's military bases, including
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Naval Station Everett, Naval Station Kitsap, Naval Station Bangor,
Whidbey Island Naval Air Station, and Fairchild Air Force Base; and
WHEREAS, The people of Washington State take similar pride in the valuable work of the
men and women in the Madigan Army Medical Center, the Yakima Firing Center, the Thirteenth
Coast Guard District, the Marines' 4th Landing Support Battalion (4th LSB), the Air National
Guard, the Army National Guard, the Naval Undersea Warfare Center at Keyport, the Washington
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility; and
WHEREAS, In conducting this operation, and in the extensive, lengthy preparations leading
to it, our military forces and intelligence agencies have been a shining example of the discipline,
focus, and sacrifice it takes to achieve major success;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That We, these Citizens of the United States, in place of the House of Representatives, which refused such a resolution, honors the
strong, thoughtful leadership of President Barack Obama, the coordinated, precision leadership of
the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the National Security Council; the tireless, dedicated work of our
counter-terrorism professionals; the clear demonstration of leadership, ability, and unstinting
bravery of our military forces and intelligence agencies; and the extraordinary skills, courage, and
precision teamwork of the highest order of the elite Navy Seals who personally carried out this
most complex and dangerous mission; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That We, these Citizens express their deep appreciation to the
dedicated families of these patriotic men and women, who often lose their loved ones in patriotic
service to their country; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution be immediately read into the record by Speaker of the House John Boehner and then sent to the
the Secretary of the Senate; to President Barack Obama; Secretary of Defense Robert Gates;
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton; Admiral Michael Mullen, Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; I
Corps Commander Lieutenant General Curtis M. Scaparrotti; Navy Region Northwest Commander
Rear Admiral Douglass T. Biesel; Washington Governor Chris Gregoire and First Gentleman Mike
Gregoire; Washington National Guard Adjutant General Timothy J. Lowenberg; and Washington
Department of Veterans Affairs Director John E. Lee
Thank You
Get this idea on Twitter, ReTweeted, hashtagged, on Facebook, journals and blogs. Use everything you have to get the word out.
Let's take on The US House of Representatives NOW!
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A FUCKING MEN!
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