The passed this messed up bill, S. 1867 — which gives authorization to the police to detain people without charing them with a crime, indefinitely. They simply need to be considered a terrorist. The definition to terrorist, however varies.
The latest press says that the President MIGHT veto the bill.
Which is not okay with me. He must veto this bill. And I think I will do everything in my power to make sure he does.
Here’s why:
First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out —
Because I was not a Socialist.
Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out —
Because I was not a Trade Unionist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out —
Because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me — and there was no one left to speak for me.
—Martin Niemöller
If you, like me, do not believe the United States should become such a police state, if you believe we — where Democracy came to life — are better than that, then join me in calling the White House at 202-456-1111, and urge President Obama to veto the National Defense Authorization Act today!
