Edwards Comes out Against Telecom Immunity

[Phred42]

Just received this email from Edwards. This email shows Illinois Senators because I live in IL.

Let's not forget that this IMMUNITY deal also give Immunity to Bush, Cheney and the rest of his Crime Family
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When it comes to protecting the rule of law, words are not enough. We need action.

It's wrong for your government to spy on you. That's why I'm asking you to join me today in calling on Senate Democrats to filibuster revisions to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) that would give "retroactive immunity" to the giant telecom companies for their role in aiding George W. Bush's illegal eavesdropping on American citizens.

The Senate is debating this issue right now -- which is why we must act right now. You can call your Senators here:

Richard Durbin, (D): [phone]
Barack Obama, (D): [phone]
Granting retroactive immunity is wrong. It will let corporate law-breakers off the hook. It will hamstring efforts to learn the truth about Bush's illegal spying program. And it will flip on its head a core principle that has guided our nation since our founding: the belief that no one, no matter how well connected or what office they hold, is above the law.

But in Washington today, the telecom lobbyists have launched a full-court press for retroactive immunity. George Bush and Dick Cheney are doing everything in their power to ensure it passes. And too many Senate Democrats are ready to give the lobbyists and the Bush administration exactly what they want.

Please join me in calling on every Senate Democrat to do everything in their power -- including joining Senator Dodd's efforts to filibuster this legislation -- to stop retroactive immunity and stand up for the rule of law. The Constitution should not be for sale at any price.

Thank you for taking action.

John Edwards
January 24, 2008

[AzDar]

1. K & R...

:kick:

[smokey nj]

2. K&R!!!

[Jack Bone]

3. BIG K&R!!

:patriot: :kick:

[Mythsaje]

4. Off to the Greatest.

Yes, I got one too.

[Phred42]

5. Obama & Hillary have been Silent on this one

Correct me if I'm wrong!

[wtmusic]

8. Obama does not support TI; Hillary's position is more cautious

Obama Camp Says It: He’ll Support Filibuster Of Any Bill Containing Telecom Immunity:
”To be clear: Barack will support a filibuster of any bill that includes retroactive immunity for telecommunications companies.

HRC:
So I’m going to study it very hard. As matters stand now, I could not support it and I would support a filibuster absent additional information coming forward that would convince me differently.

http://www.opennetworkstoday.com/archives/2007/10/obama_clinton_c.html

[tbyg52]

6. Thank you, John! nt

[glowing]

7. I got the same thing.. except... FL senators were inserted.. glad

he finally took a stand on the issue.. on his blog.. they've been calling on him to do the right thing.