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06/18/2003 Archived Entry: "And the Republicans are bringing the GOP convention to New York?"
And the Republicans are bringing the GOP convention to New York?
They'd better hope and pray that the 9/11 victims' families don't show up, or save the prayers and just arrest them for the duration - these are some pissed-off Americans. From Salon Premium:
"We've been fighting for nearly 21 months -- fighting the administration, the White House," says Monica Gabrielle. Her husband, Richard, an insurance broker who worked for Aon Corp. on the 103rd floor of the World Trade Center's Tower 2, died during the attacks. "As soon as we started looking for answers we were blocked, put off and ignored at every stop of the way. We were shocked. The White House is just blocking everything." Another 9/11 family advocate -- a former Bush supporter who requested anonymity -- was more blunt: "Bush has done everything in his power to squelch this [9/11] commission and prevent it from happening...."
One flash point came during a sharp exchange about what the FBI had -- or had not -- done with several internal memos filed by field agents detailing concerns that al-Qaida operatives may be training at U.S. flight schools. Mueller confirmed that weeks before the Sept. 11 attack, one young FBI agent had seen two such memos but that she did not act on them.
According to family representatives, Mueller defended the agent, saying she did not have the proper training or tools to take action on the information. But when pressed on how such egregious oversight was able to occur, the director grew defensive and then demanded: "What do you want me to do, fire her?"
The remark was meant to be rhetorical, but in unison family members responded audibly: "Yes!"
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The Families should apply for a permit to march/demonstrate NOW.
I imagine plenty of courtroom action, so there's no time to waste. Besides, I'd like to make my airline reservation so I can stand with them.
Posted by Vicki @ 06/18/2003 10:35 AM NY
I'm with you Vicki. I am just waiting for someone to tell me the date and time so I can be there. Would love for it to take place on the same day the RNC is planning the cornerstone memorial to be placed. Also could you ever imagine them denying them a permit...that would be the ultimate. Ahhhhh I am not usually one that seeks revenge, but this does sound sweet.
Posted by couldntresist @ 06/18/2003 10:06 PM NY
