at least in a free society. Bush and his minions have attempted to circumvent this civil liberty, with the assistance of their telecom buddies.
In response, the EFF has launched a new website that you should check out (backstory here):
The president is unconstitutionally wiretapping the telephone and Internet communications of millions of ordinary Americans.
Companies like AT&T want immunity for their illegal collaboration with the President’s program.
And Congress might let them get away with it.
Stop the Spying Now!
Americans fought a revolution in 1776 to end the government’s blanket power to invade individuals’ privacy. We must return to our roots and restore the Constitution immediately: No surveillance of Americans’ communications without a warrant.
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The president is unconstitutionally wiretapping the telephone and Internet communications of millions of ordinary Americans.
Companies like AT&T want immunity for their illegal collaboration with the President’s program.
And Congress might let them get away with it.
Stop the Spying Now! Americans fought a revolution in 1776 to end the government’s blanket power to invade individuals’ privacy. We must return to our roots and restore the Constitution immediately: No surveillance of Americans’ communications without a warrant.
Call Rep. Nancy Pelosi — 202-225-4965
Call Sen. Harry Reid — 202-224-3542
Ask them to agree to this pledge:
Stop warrantless surveillance of ordinary Americans. Congress must stop the NSA’s domestic spying, repeal the “Protect America Act,” and ensure that whenever a U.S. person is the intended or unintended subject of surveillance, the government must first get a warrant.
Don’t legislate in the dark. Congress should oppose any expansion of spying authority until a full, thorough, and public investigation is complete.
Don’t let the phone companies off the hook. Congress must allow the courts to rule on the president’s program by rejecting efforts to give private entities immunity for illegally assisting the government’s spying.
