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A Grassroots Effort to End forced Annexation Abuse in North Carolina

"We lay it down as a fundamental, that laws, to be just,
must give a reciprocation of right; that, without this, they are mere arbitrary rules of conduct, founded in force, and not in conscience."
--Thomas Jefferson

Annexation Reform Day Rally 2005 Photo Gallery

Some photos from the 2005 Rally


These are a few photos taken after the lunchtime march around the League of Municipalities BBQ "ear bender" free lunch for Legislators.
75-100 people walked the sidewalk with their message for reform in full sight of the Lunching Legislators.

Rally Central across the street from the Legislative Bldg. with TV trucks nearby.

People attending the rally gathered at Rally Central to pick up literature for the Legislators they will visit.

Rally Central from across the street in front of the Legislative Bldg.

Rally Central and TV trucks, reporters, and Legislators being interviewed.

Ron Thoreson talking to some of the people attending using his bullhorn to "rally the people".

Rally attendee talking to Legislator at the Hot Dog Vendor. Did he buy his lunch?

Rally attendees watching the action at Rally Central. In the background is "Don't Tread on Me" flag waving.

Cary Councilman Mike Joyce talks to attendees while Ron Thoreson passes out information to be delivered to Legislators.

Watching and waiting for reports from Citizens Lobbying Legislators to return.

Libertarian Party members attended the rally, including Barbara Howe, 2004 candidate for Govornor.

TV Cameras rolling and citizens at work to reach Legislators with message to reform annexation.

Goldboro Group against Involuntary Annexation rest ouside of Legislative Bldg as Town Hall Day attendees leave the Legislative Bldg.

Municipal Officials attnding Town Hall Day as they are leaving the Legislative Building.

Goldsboro Citizens Against Annexation sitting outside of the Legislative Bldg. with their message clearly visible.

Resident of Medfield Estates attending the Rally during his lunch break.