Dear Friends, Colleagues, Professors, Fellow Students, and Complete Strangers, We here in good 'ole Norman, OK have quite a treat in store for us next weekend. Mr. "God Hates Fags" himself, Pastor Fred Phelps is coming to OU next Saturday, Sept. 7, to protest President Boren and the University for its policy on Hate Speech. The link to the Press Release is here: http://www.godhatesfags.com/fliers/jun2002/University_Of_Oklahoma_6-26-2002.pdf If you are unfamiliar with Mr. Phelps, please take a few minutes and check out his website www.godhatesfags.com If you check out the website, or are already familiar with him, I don't think I need to explain the why this is worth your attention. I've been trying to decide what to do about this since I found out about it last Monday. Should there be a counter-demonstration? Or would a counter-demonstration just give him more credibility and attention than he deserves? I would like to know your minds on this. I would like to invite anyone and everyone, gay, straight, or otherwise to join us on Tuesday, Sept. 3, in the Undercurrent Office at 8:00pm to discuss what, if anything, should be done. The Undercurrent Office, Room #384, is located on the 3rd Floor of the Conoco Student Leadership Wing, on the West side of the Student Union on the OU campus. If you are unable to attend, just write me back and tell me what you think should be done. Also, please state whether or not you will be willing to participate if we do plan an action for next Saturday. I apologize for the cross-posting on so many listserves, but it was the quickest way to reach the greatest number of people. Please forward this to all concerned. Thanks and hope to see you Tuesday. Sincerely, Eric Webb Phone: (Day) 325-3020 Phone: (Night) 579-7807 AOL Instant Messenger: thelastavatar E-Mail: [log in to unmask] _________________________________________________________________ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com