SHUT DOWN THE MINUTEMEN

Protest the Racist Minutemen in Valley Forge, PA
Monday, February 20 2006 @ 02:09 PM PST
From InfoShop News

On Saturday February 25, 2006 the Minutemen Project, a Conservative anti-immigration group with strong links to, and overlapping membership with, violent white supremacist and neo-Nazi organizations, has announced plans to hold a recruitment meeting at the Valley Forge Convention Center, 1160 First Avenue, King of Prussia, PA, 19406.

ALL OUT AGAINST THE RACIST MINUTEMEN IN VALLEY FORGE, PA!

SHUT DOWN THE MINUTEMEN!

ALL OUT AGAINST PENNSYLVANIA MINUTEMEN'S RECRUITMENT DRIVE!

Where: Valley Forge Convention Center - 1160 First Avenue, King of Prussia, PA, 19406

When: 11AM - Saturday, February 25th, 2006

Why: The Minutemen are a far-right anti-immigrant vigilante group, who
promote an an extremist policy of stopping all non-white immigration into this country and who have ties to various fascist and racist organizations with long histories of violence.

On Saturday February 25, 2006 the Minutemen Project, a Conservative
anti-immigration group with strong links to, and overlapping membership with, violent white supremacist and neo-Nazi organizations, has announced plans to hold a recruitment meeting at the Valley Forge
Convention Center, 1160 First Avenue, King of Prussia, PA, 19406.

The members of Philadelphia Residents Against Racism will be at the convention center to demonstrate against the hate-filled rhetoric of the Minutemen, and are inviting all like-minded people who believe in freedom and equality to stand together against this fascist threat.

The Minutemen are a far-right reactionary vigilante group who promote an extremist policy of stopping all non-white immigration into this country. While their website claims they only observe activities along the border and notify the proper authorities, the Minutemen have been featured patrolling the border armed, and have openly talked about setting up sniper posts along the Mexican border and shooting anyone who tries to cross. Further evidence of the Minutemen's racist ties
can be found with the group's co-founder Jim Gilchrist. He has been involved with the neo-Nazi affiliated Council of Conservative Citizens. In addition, members of the infamous National Alliance have claimed membership in the Minutemen Project and were identified participating in border "patrols" last spring and summer with the
group. Over the years, the National Alliance has been tied to numerous violent crimes, such as the assassination of a Jewish radio host in Denver. The National Alliance has the dubious distinction of claiming Timothy McVeigh – the man responsible for the Oklahoma City bombing – as a supporter.

We will not stand idly by while hate groups are allowed to organize in our community. We will not allow hate groups and white supremacists to control the debate or attempt to represent the views of those of us who actually live in this community. Please join us at 11AM on February 25th at the entrance to the Valley Forge Convention Center parking lot. Bring banners, signs, and posters - in English and
Spanish. Don't forget noisemakers to drown out the Minutemen, and of course your anger and your friends.

United together, WE WILL WIN!

For more information, please contact Philadelphia Residents Against Racism - philly.residentsagainstracism@gmail.com.

In solidarity,
Philadelphia Residents Against Racism