 Public Discussion Area
Rally for Health Care Reform
On October 5, 2004, Case Western Reserve University will host a vice-presidential debate, conducted under the auspices of the Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD). As an education institution committed to freedom of expression, the University encourages discussion on issues raised by and concerning the Debate. While the University is providing opportunities for such discussion through various campus activities, it recognizes that members of the Case community, their guests, and others may wish to express their views on these issues in more open settings. At the same time, the University recognizes the importance of protecting the safety of the vice-presidential candidates, guests, and the Case community. The security constraints placed upon the University by law enforcement and Debate logistics also limit the availability of areas where individuals may congregate.
About the Public Discussion Area
In the interest of balancing these needs and constraints, the University has designated a Public Discussion Area for the debate. Individuals and groups may gather for the peaceful expression of opinions at the Public Discussion Area located on the lawn in front of the Kelvin Smith Library, adjacent to Severance Hall on Euclid Avenue.
Registration is required to participate in the pubic discussion area. Groups and individuals can speak out with signage and spend 15 minutes on their soap box from 4 - 11 p.m. Tuesday, October 5. A speaking schedule will be available on this website on or before October 5. Organizations and political/social causes must be limited to a total of 15 representatives, five of whom may request time at the microphone. Each organization or cause will be limited to a total of 15 minutes at the microphone. People are welcome to bring hand-held signs and may make pamphlets available to interested parties.
Important information regarding restrictions, speaker permits and participation are found at this link: www.case.edu/vpdebate/content/involved_demonstrate_information.htm
REGISTRATION FOR THE GENERAL DISCUSSION AREA HAS CLOSED. The speaking schedule is available below.
General Discussion Area - Speaking Schedule
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| TIME |
GROUP/ORGANIZATION NAME |
| 4:00 p.m. |
No Speaker |
| 4:15 p.m. |
Black Box Voting |
| 4:30 p.m. |
No Speaker |
| 4:45 p.m. |
Revolutionary Communist Party, Cleveland Branch |
| 5:00 p.m. |
No Speaker |
| 5:15 p.m. |
U.S. Academics Against the Iraq War |
| 5:30 p.m. |
No Speaker |
| 5:45 p.m. |
Cleveland Peace Action |
| 6:00 p.m. |
National Lawyers Guild |
| 6:15 p.m. |
Communities for Quality Education |
| 6:30 p.m. |
Sierra Club NE Ohio Group |
| 6:45 p.m. |
College Republicans |
| 7:00 p.m. |
No Speaker |
| 7:15 p.m. |
Workers World Party Presidential Campaign |
| 7:30 p.m. |
No Speaker |
| 8:00 p.m. |
Ohio PIRG's New Voters Project |
| 8:15 p.m. |
Young Democrats |
| 8:30 - 10:30 p.m. Vice Presidential Debate |
Rally for Reform
Medical Students Demanding Health Care Reform
 A rally to join physicians and the Case community in calling upon our nation's leaders to address the health care crisis will take place Tuesday, October 5, 2004 beginning at 3:30 p.m. on the steps of the Biomedical Research Building, facing Adelbert Road next to University Hospitals.
The Case chapters of the American Medical Student Association and the American Medical Association invite members of the Case community to rally for health care reform, and challenge the candidates to address issues related to access, the uninsured and the rising costs of heath care.
Participation is limited to Case faculty, staff and students. Registration and tickets are not required to attend.
Speaking on these topics will be:
- Brian Palmer, President AMSA
- Gail Bromley, Cleveland Free Clinic
- Robert Haynie, Associate Dean, School of Medicine
- Don Palmissano, Past President AMA (invited)
- Testimonials from Local Patients
Following the rally will be refreshments and community discussion inside the BRB cafeteria. Call 216-368-3635 for more information.
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