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July 22, 2010The Cajun Dome in Lafayette expects to house the largest anti-moratorium rally in the United States today when the Rally for Economic Survival takes center stage.
Gov. Bobby Jindal, Lt. Gov. Scott Angelle, Lafourche Parish President Charlotte Randolph and Plaquemines Parish President Billy Nungesser, among others, are slated to voice their concerns.
“This is our chance to come together in huge voice to tell the President that this is going to affect more than just the big oil companies,” said Ben Broussard, Louisiana Oil and Gas Association (LOGA) Marketing Director.
Broussard expects between 15,000 and 20,000 people in attendance.
“It’s going to affect people both inside and outside of the industry,” said Broussard. “We want people young and old to pack the Cajun Dome to send a clear message to lift the moratorium.”
Doors will open at 9 a.m., with the program beginning at 10:30 a.m. and ending at 1:10 p.m.
Country music artist Sammy Kershaw will also perform.
The rally will be streamed live online at rallyforeconomicsurvival.com.
Those against the moratorium, the Internet can be a source for taking part in the discussion as well. LOGA has set up a website where individuals can upload one minute videos in opposition to the moratorium. E-mail 1-minute videos to https://www.loga.la/ offshore-moratorium.html.
“We are true believers in the trickle down economy and how the effects of this moratorium are going to affect everybody, and we wanted the everyday person working in whatever sector of the economy to be able to voice their concern in a very easy way,” said Broussard. “Take your phone, turn it around and email it to us, and we’ll put it up.”
LOGA has already posted the clips of about 50 individuals, with more on the way once they become processed.
Broussard said LOGA will set up a booth at the rally where people will be invited to record 1-minute clips.
“We’re going to make our database bigger, and unfortunately as the pink slips start to roll in and as people’s lives are truly impacted by this decision, this might be their only way of speaking out,” said Broussard.
