Update on Homeland Security Bill
I just found out that the bill that was passed by the House 299-121 on Wednesday, November 13, 2002 was only introduced on Tuesday, November 12, 2002. This was a 282 page bill, which means that most of those who voted in favor of it did so without having fully read it and comprehended it. These are the people we call our leaders. People who vote in favor of a bill simply because they think they have to do something, regardless of what the bill says. That is downright scary. I was disappointed to discover that my Congresswoman had voted in favor of this monstrosity, and fully intend to write her to let her know what I think. Here is where you can find out whether or not your Representative voted Yea or Nay.
Comments
I agree....legislation that cannot stand up to public scrutiny is dangerous legislation indeed. And again legislators have abrogated their responsibility. My fearless prediction is that the court cases about privacy, security and other seemingly-ACLU-type matters will soon follow, with the usual ballyhoo from some about "judicial activism". Never mind that judges will be forced to make rulings because the politicians didn't have the fortitude to do their jobs.
Posted by: Jane | November 15, 2002 02:27 PM
As Pogo has been known to say, "I have seen the enemy and they is us."
Posted by: SS | November 15, 2002 06:30 PM