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http://www.htrnews.com/article/20090703/MAN0101/907030381/1358/MAN01
Groups plan Independence Day protests
By Sarah Millard • Herald Times Reporter • July 3, 2009
MANITOWOC — Pat Kohlman and Gregg Wolf are making a passionate stand for two separate issues Saturday, but they have one common goal: they want their voices to be heard.
"I think the timing is right," Kohlman said. "People just don't have a voice anymore, and we give them that voice."
Wolf is coordinating a "freedom march" to support the right to bear arms. The march originates at Sixth and Quay streets at 8:30 a.m. Marchers will return to the location after walking through the city.
"It is a demonstration of the Second Amendment … to show politicians and the general public that you don't have to sit and watch freedom get whittled away and being told it is for your own good," Wolf said "… We are celebrating and displaying Second Amendment activism."
Participants will open-carry handguns — no rifles or shotguns — as they peacefully walk through Manitowoc, Wolf said.
Wolf expects participants to remain with the group, ignore taunting, keep their gun holstered and not litter.
"We are not trying to see who can out-draw each other," Wolf said.
They also have to follow every aspect of the law, including properly transporting the firearms to the location. Felons cannot participate, he said.
"You have to be legal and carry legal," Wolf said.
Preregistration for the event is required by calling Wolf at (920) 682-2388 or at the Fish and Game headquarters in AAA Appliance at 115 N. 10th St. The march is not sponsored by any business or group, Wolf said.
Kohlman is organizing a TEA Rally from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Washington Park. The Manitowoc County Taxed Enough Already group aims to demonstrate that the government is too big, she said.
The group's main point is in their name, and members are making their stand "because the government is so big, we are taxed so much. If we could get a smaller government it would mean less taxes," Kohlman said.
The rally begins with an open mike at 5:30 p.m. A parade of signs will begin at 6:30 p.m.
TEA has received positive reactions from local politicians, including State Sen. Joe Leibham, R-Sheboygan, and State Rep. Bob Ziegelbauer, D-Manitowoc, Kohlman said.
"Their reaction is good," Kohlman said. "They like what they see. They are impressed with our party. We are not radical."
For information on the TEA rally, contact Kohlman at (920) 732-3200 or e-mail her at pattyk@lsol.net with the subject "TEA Party."
Sarah Millard: (920) 686-2105 or smillard@htrnews.com
I hope they have reconned the route and rally points to ensure no school zone violation.
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http://www.htrnews.com/article/20090703/MAN0101/907030381/1358/MAN01
Groups plan Independence Day protests
By Sarah Millard • Herald Times Reporter • July 3, 2009
MANITOWOC — Pat Kohlman and Gregg Wolf are making a passionate stand for two separate issues Saturday, but they have one common goal: they want their voices to be heard.
"I think the timing is right," Kohlman said. "People just don't have a voice anymore, and we give them that voice."
Wolf is coordinating a "freedom march" to support the right to bear arms. The march originates at Sixth and Quay streets at 8:30 a.m. Marchers will return to the location after walking through the city.
"It is a demonstration of the Second Amendment … to show politicians and the general public that you don't have to sit and watch freedom get whittled away and being told it is for your own good," Wolf said "… We are celebrating and displaying Second Amendment activism."
Participants will open-carry handguns — no rifles or shotguns — as they peacefully walk through Manitowoc, Wolf said.
Wolf expects participants to remain with the group, ignore taunting, keep their gun holstered and not litter.
"We are not trying to see who can out-draw each other," Wolf said.
They also have to follow every aspect of the law, including properly transporting the firearms to the location. Felons cannot participate, he said.
"You have to be legal and carry legal," Wolf said.
Preregistration for the event is required by calling Wolf at (920) 682-2388 or at the Fish and Game headquarters in AAA Appliance at 115 N. 10th St. The march is not sponsored by any business or group, Wolf said.
Kohlman is organizing a TEA Rally from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Washington Park. The Manitowoc County Taxed Enough Already group aims to demonstrate that the government is too big, she said.
The group's main point is in their name, and members are making their stand "because the government is so big, we are taxed so much. If we could get a smaller government it would mean less taxes," Kohlman said.
The rally begins with an open mike at 5:30 p.m. A parade of signs will begin at 6:30 p.m.
TEA has received positive reactions from local politicians, including State Sen. Joe Leibham, R-Sheboygan, and State Rep. Bob Ziegelbauer, D-Manitowoc, Kohlman said.
"Their reaction is good," Kohlman said. "They like what they see. They are impressed with our party. We are not radical."
For information on the TEA rally, contact Kohlman at (920) 732-3200 or e-mail her at pattyk@lsol.net with the subject "TEA Party."
Sarah Millard: (920) 686-2105 or smillard@htrnews.com
