there’s still time for the senate…

 We have been sold out by the House of Representatives (again).  Yesterday they voted to give the telecoms immunity for eavesdropping and grant new spying powers.  Yet this was publicized as a compromise.  The American citizens are the only ones compromised here.

It’s time, people.  Right, left, independent, libertarian; we all have to fight side-by-side, while there’s still a Constitution left.  This administration is performing a rights grab in the open (previous ones were a bit more secretive about it).  You cannot deny this is happening.

People who have been reading any kind of news  that’s not mainstream have known about this for years.  When they speak about it, they’re conspiracy theorist wackos.  Now that it’s all happening out in the open, we wackos aren’t all that wacky.   Left vs right is nothing more than a divide and conquer tactic.  We’re all Americans - let’s protect our right to remain Americans.

Please read the following.  Follow the link, which will take you to a page with suggested text.  If you want, it will send the letter to your senators for you - no work.  If nothing else, read and be aware of what’s happening.

TAKE ACTION: TELL SENATE TO REJECT UNCONSTITUTIONAL FISA BILL

In the ongoing fight over FISA, privacy and the rule of law are again on the line. That was the case yesterday when the House of Representatives caved and overwhelmingly passed a bill that creates loopholes for Bush
to engage in unchecked spying on Americans and cuts off lawsuits against telecom companies that broke the law.

There’s a deeply disturbing premise behind this dangerous FISA legislation: The president simply has to claim his request was legal for immunity to be granted to telecom companies that illegally handed over personal information to the government.

No matter how illegal, offensive or intrusive a company’s invasion of your privacy has been, it won’t make a difference if this legislation passes because if the president gave the company a note claiming their behavior was legal, they’re completely off the hook.

Throughout the extended FISA debate, you and the ACLU have worked tirelessly to protect personal privacy and the rule of law. Together, we’ve given the Bush administration a run for their money, stopping a number of freedom-stealing proposals. The Senate is expected to vote on the bill early next week. Don’t let your senators cave in now.

>> >> Take action: Tell your senators to stand up for your privacy.
 http://action.aclu.org/site/R?i=rtUFY-dT…..