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Coalition of Southern California groups plan rally Sunday against Kosovo
independence
LOS ANGELES, March 7, 2008 -- A large bi-partisan coalition of grassroots
organizations are planning a rally Sunday, March 9th in Los Angeles in protest
of the independence of what many are calling an “Islamic terrorist state” in
the middle of Europe. The event will take place in front of the West Los
Angeles Federal Building at 11000 Wilshire Blvd. at 2:00 PM. Protesters aim to
convey the message to the world and to American politicians that Americans do
not support the independence of Kosovo.
Protesters are also rallying to bring attention to the suffering of
non-Muslims in Kosovo. As recently as 2004, several hundred Christian homes and
churches were burned by local extremists during an uprising, dozens of people
were killed, and thousands injured.
The Muslim majority region of Kosovo recently declared independence from
Serbia, a Christian state located only a few hundred miles from Vienna.
Protesters are pointing to a vast wealth of evidence connecting Kosovo to
Islamic radicalism and terrorism, and also believe that the independence of
such a region without the agreement of all parties sets a dangerous precedent
for independence movements around the globe including the Palestinian
territories, Chechnya, and many more. They cite a United Nations resolution of
international law which states that in order for the region to secede all
parties must be in agreement. “What’s the point of even creating international
laws if we don’t abide by them?” remarks Robert Sandoval, a member of the
United American Committee which is a rally organizer. “This is a rogue Jihadist
state that is being established right in the heart of Europe. Some members of
our government support it on the grounds that there is a Muslim majority there,
but would they support an independent Dearborn Michigan?”, Sandoval continued,
referring to the Detroit suburb of Dearborn, a town which today has a Muslim
population estimated at 30%. According to intelligence reports, many members of
the now disbanded pro-independence militia named the Kosovo Liberation Army
(K.L.A.) trained in camps run by Al-Qa’eda leader Osama bin Laden. One of the
founding members of the K.L.A., Hashim Thaci, is now the prime minister of
Kosovo. Intelligence reports also state that Thaci personally met with bin
Laden during the 1990s. Protesters also point to large amounts of financial
influence from Saudi Arabia for projects in the region, including the
construction of an estimated 400 Wahabi Islam mosques, which many are sincerely
convinced is behind the upsurge in radicalism.
The event will take place Sunday March 9th at 2:00 PM in front of the West
Los Angeles Federal Building located at 11000 Wilshire Blvd. Organizers are
encouraging everyone to bring American flags and signs which indicate that
Americans stand with Serbia and do not support Kosovo independence. Those
interested in more information can email [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit
http://www.UnitedAmericanCommittee.org <http://www.unitedamericancommittee.org/>
The diverse bi-partisan coalition of event organizers include but are not
limited to the following: The United American Committee, The Serbian American
Southern California Community, the San Fernando Valley Republican Club, ACT!
For America: L.A. Chapter, the Southern California Democrat Alliance, The CA
Republican Club.
James George Jatras, Esq.
Principal
Squire Sanders Public Advocacy, LLC
Office: +1.202.626.6248
Cell and text messages: +1.202.375-1007
