Edwards ratchets up the pressure on FISA (e-mail)

Breaking news! Edwards ratchets up the pressure. I just got this email from Edwards:

Dear Jim,

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:

Mel Martinez, (R): (202) 224-3041
Bill Nelson, (D): (202) 224-5274

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.

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It would have been better if he called directly for Obama and Clinton to go to Washington, but this is great, anyway.

http://firedoglake.com/2008/01/24/fisa-debate-thread-iv/#comments
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of Dodd. I think it would mean a lot to the people they are asking for votes from.

In all seriousness, let's call a truce today and deal with this important issue, candidates.

Neither the Bush administration nor corporations cooperating with it should be given a free pass to shit on our fundamental constitutional RIGHTS.

:kick:

Message of Concern and instructions... Asked Bill Nelson to find his Democratic Principles for ONCE... Not Likely... Look For DINO Billy Nelson to Vote in Favor of Telecom Retroactive Immunity...

...or... LACK THERE OF! :)

What they are doing is retroactively giving immunity to, declaring innocent, a small group of criminals who have committed crimes against us.

Why can't Dems speak English? This should be an easy win.