What?

This is a call for a nation-wide boycott in the traditions of Gandhi and Dr. Martin Luther King. We are asking all GLBT Americans and their Straight Allies to "drop out" of the United States economy for one day to demonstrate that we are vital and important members of our communities with significant economic presence. There are four elements to the boycott: withdraw from work, withdraw from your ATM, withdraw from commerce and withdraw from cell phone communication.

When?

Friday, October 8, 2004

1) Withdraw from Work. Call in sick or use a personal/vacation day. You do not have to come out to anyone in doing so unless you choose to do so. This will impact overall economic productivity. If you own a business, consider closing for the day to honor the goal.

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Why?

On February 24, 2004, the President of the United States declared war on gay/bisexual/transgendered Americans when he decided to support a Constitutional Amendment banning Same-Sex Marriage denying us over 1000 rights and responsibilities that all other Americans currently enjoy.

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How Can I Help?

• Participate on October 8th. It is going to take all of us to make a measurable impact.
• Support this cause with a tax-deductible contribution of whatever you can afford. We are going to work hard to get media coverage. This takes money. Our plan is to purchase media time in major newspapers and on television to get the word out. Our objective is to raise $500,000 toward this cause.

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