Need a way to protest taxes on Tax Day?: Long Island demo 4/17/2012

Posted on April 16, 2012 by kwilder

Update: I went by the protest at lunchtime, and things were going well. Several protesters — some old hat, and some newbies. Passers by were interested and took fliers. Some passing cars honked in support. A press person from a local paper was there. Photos at our Flickr: here. Also, see one photo below…
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Some peace and occupy activists have put together a demo in Huntington for Tax Day:

Disgusted by a tax system rigged for the 1%?
Join the 99% and take a stand on Tax Day

4/17/12: Rosalie, Charlotte, and Donna. Barrel Art by Donna Steward.

Tax the 1%
Day of Protest
(Lunch time and coming-
home-from -work time)
peace

Huntington Post Office
55 Gerard Street
Huntington, NY 11743
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Tuesday, April 17th
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12 noon to 1:30pm
and
5pm to 6pm
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A protest to demand that the billionaires and corporations pay their fair share; to know where your tax dollars are going; and to bring the war $$$ home!
Bring signs! Get ready to engage people with flyers and talking points. Some flyers and signs supplied.
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Questions or directions?
Contact: Charlotte (631) 261-8590
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