Protect America?

This weekend Congress approved, and Bush signed into law, S 1927, known as the Protect America Act. President Bush had urged Congress to pass this legislation. In an effort to appear tough on terrorism, and in the name of protecting America, Congress passed this Orwellian titled bill.

In fact, this new law does anything but protect America and Americans; it further erodes our civil liberties, giving police-state powers to the Executive branch and the Attorney General. The Protect America Act broadly expands the government's authority to eavesdrop on phone calls and e-mail messages without issuing warrants. Consequently, this new law legalizes the controversial and secretive National Security Agency program that so many had called into question once it became public information, and grants even more power to embattled Attorney General Alberto Gonzales.

In the face of this development DAPAC can claim a small victory by stating that none of our endorsed members of Congress voted in favor of this legislation, while 9 of the newly elected Democratic freshmen supported it, clearly proving that DAPAC-endorsed candidates are far more progressive than the average Democrat.

If your representatives voted for this legislation let them know how upset you are about it. Check by clicking here. These cowardly Democrats who supported this anti-freedom bill must be held accountable for their actions.