[CLUE-Talk] Fwd: 09-18-01 -- ACLU Action Update: Protecting America

[Brandon N]

Please forgive the cross post, but I felt this important enough and I
know several of you have an interest in protecting our freedoms.  If
you would like to know other officials to contact, go to
www.votesmart.com

Thanks,
Brandon
--- action at dcaclu.og wrote:
> Date: Tue Sep 18 16:05:49 2001
> Subject: 09-18-01 -- ACLU Action Update: Protecting America
> From: action at dcaclu.og
> 
> TO: ACLU Action Network Members
> FR: Jared Feuer, Internet Organizer
> DT: September 18, 2001
> 
> We join the nation in grieving over the devastating loss of life that
> occurred during last week's terrorist attacks. Everyone in America
> has been touched by this event, and the ACLU extends our deepest
> sympathies to those who are mourning immeasurable losses from this
> tragedy.
> 
> In the hours and days after the tragic attacks, our national leaders
> have been nearly unanimous in their insistence that these acts of
> terrorism not be used to diminish liberty in the United States. But
> despite these statements, the Administration and Congress are now
> rushing to change our nation?s laws. Attorney General Ashcroft, for
> example, has asked Congress to adopt far-reaching legislation that
> would include provisions to vastly expand federal law enforcement
> authority without offering public assurances about how such laws
> would make us safer. 
> 
> As a result, many are increasingly concerned that the guarantees of
> the Bill of Rights might become the next victim of terrorism.  We
> must now urge our lawmakers to be extra thoughtful and thorough in
> their consideration of legislation designed to respond to and prevent
> terrorist attacks.
> 
> Take Action!  You can read more and send a FREE FAX to your Members
> of Congress from our action alert at:
> 
> http://www.aclu.org/action/liberty107.html
> 
> Thank you for your continued defense of civil liberties. Your voices
> and support are more crucial than ever.
> 
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