That’s My Congress

In Illinois’ 5th Congressional District, Rahm Emanuel is running for re-election as a member of the Democratic Party. But Rep. Emanuel has a problem — a constitution problem. You see, on June 20 2008, Emanuel violated his Oath of Office in he solemnly swore to uphold the Constitution of the United States of America and protect it from all enemies, foreign and domestic. Rep. Emanuel violated that oath when he voted for H.R. 6304, a bill that shreds the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. H.R. 6304 gives the stamp of law to warrantless wiretapping, electronic surveillance and even physical searching of foreigners and American citizens alike. Sure, a judge can object under the provisions of H.R. 6304. But the president’s Attorney General can determine that for the public safety the information gathered unconstitutionally by the president can be used anyway — and only the Attorney General can determine whether the Attorney General has been right to do so. What a kangaroo process! What a derangement of the power of American government. What an endangerment of American civil liberty.

Rahm Emanuel supported all this when he voted YES to H.R. 6304. So why should you support Rahm Emanuel?

You don’t have to — Alan Augustson is running as a Green Party candidate for Congress, and he opposes legislation like the FISA Amendments Act. To turn this country back in the right direction, consider giving Alan Augustson your time, energy, and your vote in November of 2008.