Topic: Ron Paul
Ron Paul's American Freedom Agenda Act You can help Ron Paul in the struggle to renew freedom in America. Here's how.by creator
(libertarian)
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
♣ Editor's Note: Last October 15th, Dr. Ron Paul introduced HR 3835, a very short common-sense bill to roll back unwarranted federal power.
Downsize DC has created a simple interface that supports Dr. Paul's goals by letting you communicate with both of your Senators and your Congressman in a few simple keystrokes.
In less than a minute this morning, using Downsize DC's brilliant interface, I sent this personalized message to Senators Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer, and to Congressman Brian Bilbray:
"Please co-sponsor the "American Freedom Agenda Act of 2007" (HR 3835). My question for you today is simple: Are you pro-FREEDOM or not? Please demonstrate your sincerity in support of liberty for all Americans by co-sponsoring HR-3835."
You can leverage your time the same way! And now, I turn the floor over to Downsize DC:
Quote of the Day:
"..the Bill of Rights does not come from the people and is not subject to change by majorities. It comes from the nature of things. It declares the inalienable rights of man not only against all government but also against the people collectively." -- Walter Lippmann
Repeal the "Military Commissions Act of 2007" and thereby restore the ancient right of habeas corpus and end legally sanctioned torture by U.S. government agents
Give Congress standing in court to challenge the President's use of "signing statements" as a means to avoid executing the nation's laws
Make it illegal for government agents to kidnap people and send them abroad to be tortured by foreign governments
Provide legal protection to journalists who expose wrong-doing by the Federal government
Prohibit the use of secret evidence to label groups or individuals as terrorists for the purpose of criminal or civil sanctions
This one simple 3-page bill will . . .
Restore basic Constitutional protections
Empower Americans to support human rights, democracy, and the rule of law in the world at large free from the stink of hypocrisy
Protect Americans and American soldiers from blowback by foreign powers in retaliation for our government's transgression of America's most hallowed principles
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While I share your sentiment generally about them, the Downsize approach doesn't have much to do with luck - it is PRESSURE. Look for some of my other articles about Downsize DC, or read their website - the idea is that there are FAR MORE of us then there are of the congress and senate - and we can WEAR THEM DOWN and force them to do the right thing. :)
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