Obama has a TREMENDOUS opportunity to stand up for civil liberties...VETO THE PATRIOT ACT EXTENSION!

[Cali_Democrat]

Here's a great moment for President Obama. It's time for him to do what's right for American civil liberties and veto this godforsaken bill. I think Obama's numbers will go through the roof if he does this.

AP sources: Hill leaders agree on Patriot Act

(AP) – 2 hours ago

WASHINGTON (AP) — Top congressional leaders agreed Thursday to a four-year extension of the anti-terrorist Patriot Act, the controversial law passed after the Sept. 11 attacks that governs the search for terrorists on American soil.

The deal between Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and House Speaker John Boehner calls for a vote before May 27, when parts of the current act expire, according to officials in both parties who spoke on condition of anonymity. The idea is to pass the extension with as little debate as possible to avoid a protracted and familiar argument over the expanded power the law gives to the government.

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Now is the time, President Obama. You will earn so much support if you do this.

Veto the bill.