The Bush administration has been trying with all its might to force Congress to grant the President broad spying powers. Now, it's up to Congress to decide if the government can eavesdrop on Americans without a warrant, and whether or not telecommunications companies will get away with illegally helping the administration spy on us over the past six years.
For far too long, President Bush has been trying to expand his power at the expense of our freedom and the Constitution. The House of Representatives made a wise decision to let President Bush's reckless and unconstitutional spying bill expire. Now, they must stand strong and continue rejecting the administration’s fear mongering tactics.
Help protect our constitutional rights! Urge the House of Representatives to reject any legislation that does not restore judicial review and protect the privacy rights of innocent Americans.
Dear Representative [Name],
The Bush administration is playing politics with domestic surveillance legislation. As your constituent, I assure you that I see through the lies and misinformation. I applaud the recent decision in the House to stand up to bullying from President Bush.
The president is saying he does not want the courts to have any say in whether telecommunications companies acted illegally when they turned over private information to the government. I believe that only the Courts can decide if something was illegal -- not Congress. That's why I oppose retroactive telecom immunity.
Domestic warrantless spying, authorized by the so-called "Protect America Act," isn't about listening to our enemies. It's about unaccountable access to Americans' international phone calls and emails. The Constitution is clear that when the government wants to wiretap an American, in the United States, a warrant is required. That's why I insist you only pass a spying bill if the government has to get an individual warrant to spy on an American.
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Again, I urge you to continue rejecting Bush's lies and fear mongering. Letting his reckless and unconstitutional spying bill expire was a wise decision. Now, please only pass a bill that respects the Constitution and the rule of law.
