tom_thinks
Friday, July 09, 2004
A sad day for the freedom to read
The PATRIOT act has not been amended, again. This time at issue was our freedom to read what we please at the public library. Read this.
The effort to defy Bush and bridle the law's powers lost by 210-210, with a majority needed to prevail. The amendment appeared on its way to victory as the roll call's normal 15-minute time limit expired, but GOP leaders kept the vote open for 23 more minutes as they persuaded about 10 Republicans who initially supported the provision to change their votes.See how your Representative voted here. I recommend sending a letter of thanks if your reps voted for it, or a harsh textual lashing if they voted against it, especially the if they are a democrat. A big thanks to Corrine Brown, my rep, for voting for this amendment. Speaking of locals, Cliff Stearns, of the 6TH congressional district, which includes much of Gainesville, voted against the amendment. It's time to get rid of this puppet of the administration. Check out Stearn's competition, Dave Bruderly. This assault on our civil liberties could have been thwarted by a single vote. Keep this in mind, November 2ND isn't just about getting rid of Bush, we've got to take back as many seats in the House and Senate as possible.
posted by Tom, 7/09/2004 11:20:00 AM
