This activities list contains some new activities and revisions of activities listed in the June (Summer) newsletter.
All listed activities, except the picnic, will be held in the Congress Hotel at 306 W. Franklin St., Suite 102. On street parking is available. Handicap parking and entrance are available in the adjacent lot with appropriate identification. Call 410-581-2322 for more information. Also check our newsletter and web site: www.BaltimoreEthicalSociety.org <http://www.BaltimoreEthicalSociety.org> MAIL NOTICE: The September Newsletter will probably not be mailed until next week. Sat Aug 26 10:30 AM: Clean up party Sun Aug 27 10:30 AM: Baby naming - Ron and Carol's latest grandchild Sun Aug 27 10:45 AM: Video Sunday: "Unconstitutional: The War on Our Civil Liberties" a film by Nonny de la Pe?a sponsored by the ACLU. The viewing will followed by potluck lunch (bring something to share) and discussion (details on film below) Sat Sep 2 7 PM Young Poets Night, hosted by and featuring Olivia with a special guest poet, followed by an open mic. Sun Sep 3 10:30 AM: Open Discussion. What do you want to talk about? Steve Meskin, facilitator. Mon Sep 4 Noon to 3 PM: Labor Day Potluck Picnic. Bring a dish to share. At the Solomons. Call for directions. Sat Sep 9 5:30 PM (Confirm time before going) Board Meeting - Members Only. Sun Sep 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM drop off MOVEABLE TREATS (see newsletter for details) Sun Sep 10 10:30 AM: A CELEBRATION OF LIFE by Leader Fritz Williams, our opening platform for the 2006-07 year. Sun Sep 10 12:30 PM: MEMORIAL SERVICE for Glascoe Baker followed by potluck lunch. /*Unconstitutional*/ provides the facts and stories that illuminate administration lies, wrongheaded policies, and the real victims of these actions--the American people. Here, you'll get the real story behind the USA PATRIOT Act and other administration policies and the gut wrenching stories behind those affected--from law-abiding store clerks to United States Olympians unable to travel. It'll remind you of what America used to stand for and what it seems we're falling for now. In short, this one-hour film will affirm why you're angry and give you a tool to help others join your ranks. "We created /*Unconstitutional */to show Americans the extent to which our civil liberties and our freedoms have been trampled upon by our government since 9/11," said Robert Greenwald, the film's executive producer. "The more Americans understand what is at stake, and what has already been lost, the more determined we become to protect our rights."/* Unconstitutional, */which was written, directed and produced by Nonny de la Pe?a, explores how the Patriot Act has taken away checks on law enforcement and continues to endanger the civil liberties of all Americans. The Patriot Act, which was passed just 45 days after September 11 with virtually no debate, is being met with a significant grassroots groundswell from across the political spectrum. Resolutions opposing the Patriot Act have passed in approximately 340 communities in 41 states, including four statewide resolutions. These communities represent over 53 million people who believe that the Patriot Act goes too far. /*Unconstitutional */is a chilling look at how the Patriot Act went too far, too fast in restricting important liberties while not making us any safer," ACLU Executive Director Anthony Romero said. "The ACLU is proud to support Greenwald's effort to present a bipartisan view of the problems with the Patriot Act." By focusing on the personal stories of real people, /*Unconstitutional */aims to reveal how paranoia, fear and racial profiling have led to gross infringements on freedom and democracy without strengthening national security. In addition to interviews with Romero, the film features a diverse cross-section of people, including: * Vincent Cannistraro, former director of the CIA's counter-terrorism operations Aquil Abdullah, member of the U.S. rowing team at the 2004 Olympics Anne Turner, Librarian, Santa Cruz Public Library Bob Barr, former Republican Congressman from Georgia Major Michael Mori, U.S. military lawyer appointed to Guantanamo detainee David Hicks * Sam Hamoui, a Seattle resident whose parents and sister were detained by federal agents -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://baltimoreethicalsociety.org/pipermail/friends_baltimoreethicalsociety.org/attachments/20060821/22ea6666/attachment.htm
