The local Detroit Atheist Meetup is organizing a protest of the Wyndgate Country Club after they cancelled an event featuring Richard Dawkins. The reason for the cancellation was that they disagreed with his philosophy. This is a violation of the Civil Rights act.
Here is the link: http://www.meetup.com/Detroit-Atheists/events/37046152/?a=ea1.2_lnm...
And the details:
Atheists not welcome at Wyndgate Country Club The Wyndgate Country Club in Rochester Hills, MI, cancels Center for Inquiry-Michigan event with biologist Richard Dawkins because the owner did not wish to associate with individuals such as Dawkins or his philosophies. Wyndgate equals Discriminate
WHEN: Wednesday, October 12, 2011 TIME: 6:00 PM till about 7:30 PM
WHERE: NW corner of Adams and Silverbell Rd., Rochester, MI
Note: This is a strip mall including a Kroger Store, 4888 N. Adams Rd. Park in mall lot at far E side, then take the short foot path to the paved corner section. We will gather there. It is a very busy intersection.
Please Bring: Banners/signs identifying your group and signs with protest messages of your choice. We will be demonstrating at the same time Richard Dawkins is speaking in Rochester. We need to draw up as many of us as possible not only to support Dawkins, but to defend our lawful and civil rights. The media has been notified.
Tags: Civil, Dawkins, Michigan, Rights, Rochester, Wyndgate, protest
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