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RELEASE: For immediate release
CONTACT:
Barry Wayne Simon
Office: 310-394-8368
Cel: 310-699-2180
'SPEAK
OUT AMERICA!'
comes to Nation's Capital
ORGANIZED FORUM FOR CITIZENS TO EXPRESS OPINIONS
ON KEY ISSUES FACING THE COUNTRY TO BE HELD
SATURDAY, MAY 22, 2004 - 1:00-5:00 PM
LINCOLN MEMORIAL, WASHINGTON, D.C.
Topics
Ranging from Iraq, the Upcoming Election, Taxes, the Economy
and More
Members
of the Public Invited to Attend and Participate
LOS ANGELES,
CA, APRIL 23, 2004 --- Since 1997, Barry Wayne Simon has
been earning a reputation as a motivational force in Los Angeles,
where his "venting events" have provided a forum for
thousands of Southern Californians to discuss (or "vent"
about) the issues affecting their city and state. With topics
such as violence, drugs and homelessness being discussed, Simon's
"venting events" have been featured in The Los Angeles
Times and have been called, "Better than therapy,"
by CNN. On Saturday, May 22, Simon will take his unique brand
of venting to the national level when he brings "Speak
Out America" to Washington, D.C. Scheduled from 1 PM to
5 PM at the Lincoln Memorial, "Speak Out America"
will be an organized public forum for American citizens to express
their passions, concerns and solutions on key issues facing
the country.
The goal
of "Speak Out America" is to give voice to citizens'
concerns and solutions, thus making a positive impact on the
direction of the country and the world. The event is open to
people of any age, race, political party and socio-economic
background, and participants are encouraged to bring whatever
is on their mind to this forum. Among the topics to be addressed:
the war in Iraq, the November elections, taxes, jobs, healthcare
and the Middle East, as well as terrorism, the environment,
education, truth in government, human rights and racism. All
attendees will have an opportunity to be heard, and participants
will be given up to five minutes to express themselves. In addition
to the general public, those expected to attend include government
officials, senators, representatives, and various advocates
and community leaders.
"This
event is for and about America and the future USA that we want
to design as a renewed beacon of possibility to the world,"
said Simon. "Even if you have just a few minutes to stop
by, we encourage everyone to come and speak out or listen to
what is being said. By banding together, we can become an even
stronger and more united nation."
The Lincoln
Memorial was selected as the location for "Speak Out America"
as it is one of the most profound symbols of American democracy,
celebrating the accomplishments that have united the nation
for more than 200 years. It is also a place where citizens assemble
to draw attention to those causes and issues that continue to
divide the country. People from all walks of life come to the
Lincoln Memorial to be inspired with the spirit of President
Lincoln's fierce determination to save the Union and his extraordinary
compassion towards those who had been denied freedom.
"Speak Out America" is a not-for-profit forum intended
to increase voter participation, making possible a world that
works for everyone.
To
arrange a telephone or in-person interview with Barry Simon,
or to cover "Speak Out America" on May 22,
please contact Barry Simon
via email at ucanvent@verizon.net
or by calling 310-699-2180.
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