officials that at least 100 more Vs would be at their doorstep on November

14th expecting a response to the Petitions.

At the White House about a dozen Secret Service agents appeared on foot,

bicycles and car to meet V. While virtuously assuring the security of the

state, they were curious about the image of V and asked many questions.

Most, when asked if they had seen the movie V for Vendetta, smiled their

approval.

When an agent asked if V would remove his mask for identification purposes,

V explained that would defeat the very purpose of the mask, which was to

give expression to the fact that the nation was becoming a police state,

that too many people were becoming afraid to be identified as dissenters or

protestors, and that this was not in the long term interest of a free

people. The agents accepted the veracity of Vs message and refrained from

veering V from his vanguard visit as the vox populi.

Many law enforcement agents dutifully responded to the first impression

security concerns caused by Vs dramatic and startling presence at the seat

of governmental power. All but one who confronted V were generally pleasant,

professional and ultimately respectful of the voraciously valued Rights of

peaceful protest, dissent and Petition that V was claiming and exercising.

Unfortunately, there was one agent who, either out of vanity, vice, or

emotional instability, believed his vows of service and badge would

vindicate his use of violence where clearly none was justified.

One Secret Service agent near the White House, even after he and all the

other agents had recognized that the toy daggers in Vs belt were plastic and

part of the costume, and despite the clearly peaceful and non-threatening

behavior of V, the officer forcefully seized the plastic daggers from Vs

belt.

After a bit of mental gymnastics between the agent and V, amid the growing

public spectacle and peer pressure from his fellow officers (who voiced

their agreement with Vs logic and assertion of his Rights), V eventually

prevailed over the vexed officer and succeeded in securing the return of the

toy daggers.

The crowd by the White House gates also included activist Cindy Sheehan and

her supporters who were demonstrating nearby and had gathered to observe the

incident between V and the Secret Service. They let out a cheer as the SS

agent stood down and returned the plastic knives.

At Vs request, a Secret Service agent called up to the White House to ask if

someone would come to the gate to accept service of the papers. After 20

minutes or so, word came to the gate house that the papers should be mailed

to the President. This was done the next day.

Watch the streaming video documenting Vs visit to the Capital and his

valiant efforts to Petition the officials of the Government.

Try the high resolution link first: 250k cable

mms://media.sitestream.com/wethepeople_sitestream_com/open/V-in-DC-high.wmv

If you only have a dial-up connection use this link: 56k dial-up

mms://media.sitestream.com/wethepeople_sitestream_com/open/V-in-DC-low.wmv

After departing from the White House, V walked around the White House

compound to the security checkpoint at the Treasury Department. Treasury

accepted service of the papers from V without incident. Other than the agent

at the security check point who instructed V to use his phone to call the

mail room, the only other person to speak with V was Mr. Lynch from the mail

room.

The IRS building is apparently still closed due to the flooding experienced

last summer. The agents at the security check point informed V that the

papers would have to be delivered to IRS at 500 North Capitol Street. Rather

than do that, the papers were mailed to the IRS Commissioner the next day.

At the Department of Justice several armed agents with Homeland Security

patches on their arms, as well as DOJ security personnel met V. They too

were very curious. There ensued another prolonged face-to-mask exchange of

news, information, affirmations and assurances. Eventually, the officers

determined that V and the camera person were not violating the DC code

dealing with the wearing of masks on the streets of the city, or their

refusal to produce identification, and that they were not a security threat.

The protective security forces and agents from the DOJ arranged for a Mr.

Burroughs to accept service of the Petitions for Redress for the agency.

Note: The most disturbing part of Vs interaction with the law enforcement

authorities at DOJ occurred when the Homeland Security agent in charge asked

V what was the purpose behind Vs presence at DOJ. V began to explain the

First Amendment freedoms and the Right to Petition. Almost immediately the

agent said, in effect, Youre pulling my leg. You are trying to pull a fast

one. Im not falling for the garbage. I dont want to hear it. At that point

the agent phoned the DC police and learned that V was not violating any

municipal laws. After asking V where he was going next, he told V he was

free to go.

At the Cannon House Office Building, the agents of the Capitol Police who

were manning the security check point told V they were instructed not to let

him into the building. They said the papers would have to be delivered to a

Pitney Bowes facility at 119 D Street. The papers were mailed the next day.

At the Hart Senate Office Building, the agents of the Capitol Police said

someone from Majority Leader Frists office would have to come to the

security check point to accept service of the papers. V was given the phone

number of Senator Frists office. The young man who answered the phone said

he was the only person there and could not possibly leave the office. The

papers were mailed the next day.

As V and the videographer walked from one location to the next, he met and

conversed with many people. About half of the people smiled; some said they

had seen the movie. About half clearly did not know what to make of V and

avoided eye contact.

Some people were interested in conversing with V, including a group of 6-10

college age young people who were waiting in a line to tour the Capitol.

During the conversation, V said he wanted to quiz them on their knowledge of

the Rights covered by the First Amendment. V asked if they could name the

five freedoms guaranteed by the First Amendment. Two or three immediately

said Speech. After a moment or two one said, Worship God. V restated that

freedom for the young man. Then another said Guns. V corrected him.

That was as far as the young people could go in answering the question. V

then engaged the young people in a discussion of all five of the freedoms

and the four outstanding Petitions for Redress. The young people stayed with

the conversation, expressing an interest in learning more, until they had to

move along in the line.

All in all, Mondays dry run was beneficial. All local and federal law

enforcement agencies in DC have now been introduced to V. They now know that

on November 14th there will be more than 100 Vs rallying at Lafayette Park

and the Reflecting Pool and marching from one rally to the other along the

streets of DC, stopping at various federal buildings to await a response to

certain Petitions for Redress.

All local and federal law enforcement agencies in DC now know the purpose of

these events is to show peaceful support for the First Amendment Right to

Petition Government for Redress of Grievances and to give expression to the

fact that too many Americans are beginning to fear the Government and that

that is unhealthy to the longevity of a free people and our Republic.

All participants are asked to arrive at Lafayette Park between 11 and 11:30

am on the 14th. The event starts at NOON. The group will wait up to 1 hour

for a representative of President Bush to appear and to tell the group when

they might expect to receive a response to the Petitions for Redress of

Grievances.

If no such representative appears, the participants will move to the front

entrance of the Treasury Department where they will wait up to = hour for a

representative of Secretary Paulson to appear. If no such representative

appears, the group will move to the Justice Department where they will wait

up to = hour for a representative of Attorney General Gonzales to appear. If

no such representative appears, the group will move to the Reflecting Pool

by the Capitol where they will wait up to 1 hour for a representative of

Speaker Hastert or Majority Leader Frist to appear..

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