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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsI attended a Keep Families Together rally today in Rochester.....
Even in oppressive humidity, the speakers were inspiring as hundreds of us gathered at the Peace Plaza in downtown Rochester to rally peacefully against what the Trump Administration is doing.
Congressman Keith Ellison, my friend, was one of the speakers, citing the 1951 Convention regarding the Status of Refugees. That those seeking asylum by entering the correct Ports of Entry are being denied basic human rights . That Donald Trump , his Administration, and Congress are violating International law, which makes them the criminals.
https://ijrcenter.org/refugee-law/
We all have our role to play regarding separation of children from their parents at the border. Vote, rally, resist, write Letters to our local papers, contact our members of Congress and those running for office, that the inhumanity taking place is not only violating the laws of God, but of the world.
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I attended a Keep Families Together rally today in Rochester..... (Original Post)
ProudMNDemocrat
Jun 2018
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FunkyLeprechaun
(2,383 posts)1. Thank you
I used to live in Rochester for a long time (I lived in a house on Pill Hill) so its good to see little Rochester snippets.
ProudMNDemocrat
(19,407 posts)2. You are welcomed.....
I have lived in Rochester for over 42 years. We are strong here and very well organized.
FunkyLeprechaun
(2,383 posts)3. You probably know me then
My mum and dad used to do DFL fundraisers. She had a couple at her house on Pill Hill.
My name is Sinead.
ProudMNDemocrat
(19,407 posts)5. I know them....Dierdre and Ian?
FunkyLeprechaun
(2,383 posts)6. Yes
gibraltar72
(7,629 posts)4. Attended one in Adrian Mi.
A lot of good people, passersby honked and waved. Some stopped and joined. Of course a Trump supporter said Fuck you to me. I will cherish that.