From Matt Campbell, Men's Rights 2004
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I am very glad to announce that Day One of the 2004 Men's Rights Congress (http://www.mensrights2004.com/) was a big success! Seasoned activists and people new to the cause of men's rights alike from all over the country converged at a church near Capitol Hill to organize and depart for "Lobby Day on the Hill" yesterday (Friday, June 18). I can't tell you the great sense of satisfaction and accomplishment that came just from going directly to the seat of legislation and making our case to our senators and Congressmen, or their staffers. Following that, participants made signs and protested in front of the Supreme Court, talking to passers-by, handing out leaflets, and posing for photos taken by tourists and passing media people. From there, we moved on to the Capitol lawn to join fellow protesters for photo ops and to make our presence known there as well. It was a long but very satisfying day. We remained stolidly undaunted in the face of the heat and humidity. :)
The second and final day of the 2004 Men's Rights Congress concluded today at 4:00 PM. With upwards of 50 attendees and a great list of speakers, along with a great deal of enthusiasm and a spirit of cooperation and commonness of cause, the Conference Day just plain ended too soon.
Attendees left with a strong sense that this Congress was the start of something great. We who were part of its organization and execution certainly hope so! If you were there, you know what I mean, and thank you for attending. If not, well, you missed a great conference! :) Hope to see you next year in any case!
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We must all hang together,
or most assuredly we shall all hang separately.
– Benjamin Franklin, 1776
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