Mobilize Now for
“Decision Day” –
Monday, June 27, 2005 –
Supreme Court Ten Commandments Ruling!

American Atheists is urging all Atheist, Freethought, Secular Humanist and other nonbeliever and separationist groups to “mobilize your base” now for the expected U.S. Supreme Court ruling in two pivotal cases involving government display of the Ten Commandments.

The high court is expect to rule in VAN ORDER v. PERRY and McCREARY COUNTY v. ACLU this coming Monday, June 27, 2005. The decision will likely be announced around 10:30 AM.

We encourage all groups to organize peaceful demonstrations and other actions to put our position on the ruling – whatever the outcome – in front of the public!

• So far, demonstrations are planned in Washington, DC and the Bay Area, San Francisco, California. We encourage all groups to conduct peaceful public actions outside the nearest Federal Courthouse or other appropriate venue. Make sure that you inform the media of your event!
• In Washington, DC, American Atheists and other nonbeliever/separationist groups will be on the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court building on Monday, June 27, beginning at
  9:00 AM. We invite you to attend if possible. Signs and banners will be provided, or bring your own. There will also be a program of speakers representing several national and local organizations.
• In San Francisco, CA, the San Francisco Atheists are organizing their protest. Check their web page, or contact Dave Kong, California State Director for American Atheists.
• If your organization is planning a demonstration, let us know and we will post the information on our web site. We need to know WHERE your action is planned; WHEN; and WHO interested people should contact!

Other Action You Can Take...

When the decision is announced on Monday morning, June 27, we expect the story to be at the top of the “news cycle.” Take action, and let your voice be heard! We encourage you to contact local and national talk radio/TV call-in programs and state your opinion. Do the same on newsgroups, e-mail lists, blogs and other forums. Don’t forget local discussion programs, or letters to the editor of your local newspaper. We need to compete in the “culture war” exchange over this important issue.

Here are some tips...

• In any comments or written posts, be sure to address the issues concisely. Be polite – stick to the issue, not personalities. Make 2-3 cogent points that others can understand. If you are responding to comments made by someone on the other side of this issue, address their points – avoid ad hominem attacks, generalizations and slurs. Stick to the issue!
• Encourage others in your organization to do the same! We need to flood the media with commentary which expresses our point of view. Remember, though, your remarks reflect not only on you, but Atheism and state-church separation as well!
• Keep up to date! Visit http://www.atheists.org/decisionday for breaking news about these upcoming events and protests!

WHAT: “DECISION DAY” in the Ten Commandments cases

WHEN: Monday, June 27, 2005 – morning, around 10:30 AM

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(AMERICAN ATHEISTS is a nationwide movement that defends civil rights for Atheists; works for the total separation of church and state; and addresses issues of First Amendment public policy.)

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