Bradley Manning Pretrial Hearing Demonstration Reporter Script

“Hi, can I speak with [media contact person]?

Hi, [their name] this is [your name] and I am a volunteer with the Bradley Manning Support Network in [your town]. The Bradley Manning Support Network is an international grassroots organization of veterans, freedom-of-information advocates, and prisoners rights groups that advocate for alleged WikiLeaks whistle-blower PFC Bradley Manning. I wanted to let you know about an exciting event that we’re organizing here in [your town].

On Saturday, [date], Bradley Manning Support Network members in this area are holding a protest at [location] to show how angry we all are about embarrassed government officials scapegoating a young working-class soldier for revealing war crimes and other problems with State Department overclassification.

At the rally, we will have [speakers] talking about [speech topics]. We will also have [describe performances and/or visuals]. Rally participants will also formally request [local official] to make a public statement of support for Bradley.

I sent you an advisory about the event. Did you get it?

[If no]:
• Where can I send it?
• Thanks. I’ll get that right out to you.

[If yes]:
• Great!

Again, the event is at [time] at [location].

Do you think you can make it to the rally at [time] at [location] on [date]?