Gainesville Restore the Fourth description

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The recent revelations regarding mass surveillance of American citizens have shocked the nation (http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jun/09/edward-snowden-nsa-whistleblower-surveillance). I for one cannot stand by idly as a bunch of faceless bureaucrats rip our Constitution and Bill of Rights to shreds. 

This July 4th, outraged citizens across America will gather en masse to protest these unacceptable encroachments on our privacy (http://www.reddit.com/r/restorethefourth/comments/1fzr0e/list_of_all_restore_the_fourth_rallies_by_state/). Let's make sure Gainesville is duly represented!

Details
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For those who can make it, we will be meeting at 8:00 AM at westside park to organize and prepare our signs and wall painting. I will provide doughnuts and coffee for the early arrivers.

Throughout the early afternoon, starting at about noon, we will gather along the 34th Street Wall holding signs, banners, flags, etc. Behind us will be a large entry on the wall, "Restore The Fourth" (referring to our fourth amendment - the protection against unreasonable search and seizure).

Needed
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I can contribute $200 out of my own pocket for doughnuts, coffee, signs, markers, and paint. This may not be enough so financial contributions are encouraged (you can just bring it with you that day). We also need the following:
-Paint (spray, buckets, everything)
-American Flags
-Food (hot dogs, burgers, etc. Westside park has grills and will serve as a nice home base)
-Drinks
-Someone with artistic talent to design the Wall painting.

Extra information (please read)
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-Dress to impress! We are trying to convey the correct impression that we are normal, upstanding Americans that love our country.
-This is a single-topic demonstration. There are lots of things to be mad about these days, but let's take things one step at a time. The more focused our message, the better.
-Obviously we are peaceful protestors. Leave all weapons and bad attitudes at home, and treat everyone (especially law enforcement officers) with respect!

If you or someone you know works for the Alligator, the Gainesville Sun, WCJB, GTN, or the Iguana, please feel free to reach out to me. Publicity is very welcome.

I look forward to standing with you fellow patriots in solidarity with the rest of the nation in support of freedom and liberty!