As you must know by now, death threats against speakers and delegates at the forthcoming Detroit conference, as well as staff and guests unconnected with the event, and threats of damage to the historic building, have led to the Hilton hotel requiring AVfM to pay for 8 armed policemen around-the-clock. Along with insurance against property damage by people hostile to the idea of discussions about men’s issues, the cost will be around $25,000. In the past few hours AVfM have published this piece – a video presented by Janet Bloomfield – seeking donations. Over $4,000 have already been raised, including one ‘Platinum’ donation of $1,000.
It is critical that this event – the first international conference on men’s issues – goes ahead. I’ll be speaking at the conference, thanks to the generosity of J4MB supporters who financed my flights. J4MB will be making a donation, and I ask you to make one too, whatever you can afford. A link to the fundraising website is on the blog piece. Thank you.