senator barbara boxers statement yesterday about the new fisa bill

an email i recieved on this very issue..

robert -

Over the last 8 months, you and I have stopped Congress from granting retroactive immunity to telecommunication companies who illegally spied on Americans for the Bush administration -- at least three times.

On Friday, Democratic Leadership in the House of Representatives decided to stand with President Bush instead of with America. They voted for a so-called "compromise" to let AT&T, Verizon and the entire Bush administration off the hook for lying to America and illegally tapping our phone calls.

If this bill passes the Senate, then Americans will never be able to hold President Bush accountable for warrantless wiretapping.

We need to take action to stop this horrible bill. Last time immunity came up for a Senate vote, Senators Dodd, Feingold and Obama each said they would filibuster to stop it from passing. They will need 60 votes to keep a filibuster going and stop the Senate from caving to pressure to support this fake "compromise".

Call your Senators right now and demand they support a filibuster of any Senate bill that will ultimately grant retroactive immunity to telecoms who spied on innocent Americans.

Barbara Boxer
(202) 224-3553

Dianne Feinstein
(202) 224-3841

Suggested Text:
"I calling to demand Senator (Boxer or Feinstein) support a filibuster of any bill that will ultimately grant immunity to telecommunications companies who spied on innocent Americans. Can I count on the Senator to stand up to President Bush and his fear mongering?"

CLICK HERE TO REPORT YOUR CALL

Let's call a spade a spade. This bill is a complete capitulation to Bush and the telecom lobby. We need all the support we can get in this fight to uphold the constitution.

The vote is scheduled to happen this week. We need to act today. Please make your call right now.

Thank you for everything you do,

-Charles

Charles Chamberlain, Political Director
Democracy for America

odd i thought people would be into this....
anyone who didnt like the idea wanna chime in? i do not understand...?

California needs to thin Pelosi from the herd in the next election cycle! How she can work so hard against her constituents' best Constitutional interests is stunning. She and Boxer are both Californians, fighting for the same team. Where is Appeasing Nancy's team loyalty? ATT must have loaded Pelosi down with a boatload of cash, replete with free phone service for life.

Cindy Sheehan would never do that! Hint, hint!