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doublethink Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-13-05 11:40 AM
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'Trust Me' Just Doesn't Fly (Patriot Act Editorial)
Op/Ed - USATODAY.com
USA TODAY
'Trust me' just doesn't fly

After three years of Justice Department stonewalling about use of the USA Patriot Act and numerous reports of abuses, an unusual coalition is forming to demand changes in its most troublesome sections. -snip-

The law allows secret searches of any home or business by federal agents, with no deadline to notify the owners or occupants that a search has taken place. This has been used against innocent citizens. -snip-

The law defines domestic terrorism so broadly it could be applied to completely unrelated acts, even peaceful protests. -snip-

complete article here .....
http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&ncid=742&e=1&u=/usatoday/20050413/cm_usatoday/trustmejustdoesntfly&sid=84439559
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Melodybe Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-13-05 11:44 AM
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1. Call your Senators and demand that they vote against a renewal of the PA
Capital Hill Switchboard phone#: 202 224 3121

Ask for your Senator or Congressperson
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doublethink Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-13-05 09:16 PM
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2. Thanks for the number ......
called earlier and sent the number on too ..... Peace. :)
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