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Not again. Please.

By Tom | October 18, 2007

Dear Senator Webb

Please don’t do this again. Look at the FISA bill you’re going to be asked to vote for. Find the best expert on Constitutional law you can find, and ask for a thorough briefing. Don’t take anyone’s word for what’s in the bill or how badly it’s needed. On this topic, the people you trusted let you down and they’re about to do it again.

This isn’t about terrorism or 9/11 or Al Qaeda. The White House and the spymasters wanted these powers six months before 9/11 and before Al Qaeda was a blip on the radar screen. In August, they lied to you. They’re lying to you again.

Put a hold on this monstrosity. Filibuster if you must. Vote no, no matter what.

This bill has nothing to do with fighting terrorism or national security. It’s unnecessary. It’s abusive. Voting for it violates your oath of office.

Stop this madness now.

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