We, the People, Lose on FISA Legislation

H.R. 6304, FISA legislation granting immunity to telecom companies that bowed to the Bush Administration and illegally spied on innocent Americans, passed in the House last Friday. The bill now moves to the Senate and is expected to pass--even though it is UNCONSTITUTIONAL.

Is anyone else getting tired of hearing the weak excuse of, "We had to vote for it, we didn't want to look like we were soft on terrorism." Because all I want to know is: who has the guts to get TOUGH on FASCISM?

So, did your representatives vote to protect your interests, or those of the big telecom giants? The only acceptable vote here is Nay. Aye means your Rep sold out, and Abstain means your Rep played it safe by not weighing in at all.

So, once again, it's up to us to be vigilant and exercise the muscle of patriotic duty:
Contact your representative and let them know what you think about the job they're doing. Here are some ideas:

Thank you for voting against H.R. 3604.
- or -
"I am disturbed by the fact that you have come out in favor of H.R. 3604 [either 'by voting for it' or 'by abstaining to vote against it'] and you have lost my future vote."


Note: I found it interesting to see a pro-Administration Washington Post editorial being quoted as though it were actual journalism during the testimony which lead up to the House vote.