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We need your help to strike a blow for democracy for the people of DC. Please take a minute, and send a message to the International Olympic Committee. Tell the IOC to recognize the DC team. Tell the IOC to support democracy. Tell the ICO to LET DC PLAY!
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There are over 600,000 residents in the District of Columbia. We pay our taxes and fight and die in every war. But the citizens of the the District of Columbia do not have the same represenation in Congress as Americans in the 50 states.
People living in Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands have just as much of a voice in our represenative arm of government as we do. These territories, and the District of Columbia, each have a single, non-voting delegate instead of two Senators and a proportionate number of Represenatives.
Recent polls have shown most Americans do not know that DC residents do not have the the same Constitutional rights as other citizens. However, once they are made aware, these polls also show overwhelming support for giving DC citizens these rights.
Through this Olympic team effort we hope to educate more Americans about the status of DC citizens and at the same time put together some kick-ass Olympic teams.
Want to learn more? Check out our friends at: DCVote for lots of great background on the history of DC's battle. Also, please check out and support these other folks and groups who've been fighting hard for a long time to bring democracy to DC:
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*Disclaimer: We are not affiliated with, sponsored by, or authorized by the US Olympic Committee, the International Olympic Committee, or any other official Olympic committee. |