Reply #82: Here you go. On reread it wasn't my best but I think it sends the message [View All]

[Catherina]

Dear Senator Obama,

I’m going to keep this short and blunt because I know you’re a bit busy these days. I’m a long time supporter and donated a total of $4,600 hard-earned and not very easily-spared dollars to your campaign because I support your message of change.

I’m very saddened by your statement on supporting the FISA compromise which has seriously dampened my enthusiasm. I am intellectually insulted by the statement you released as it plays both sides of the fence. There can be no “compromise” with eviscerating the constitution.

'The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.' http://www.lectlaw.com/def/f081.htm

I strongly urge you to

1) speak out against the bill in its entirety and lead other Senators to vote against it when it comes up for a vote in the Senate next week

2) vote against the bill in its entirety


You assured us you would hold the current administration accountable for its crimes. How can you do so if you “compromise” and vote to give them immunity before you even get into office?

Vote no Senator Obama before losing the support of many hard-working activists who were planning to spend the summer converting others to elect a President who genuinely cares about the people.

We’re past the hope part and your FISA vote is a crucial confirmation of how much faith we can place in CHANGE, which is much more important to us than romantic hope.

Vote No Senator and restore my enthusiasm for your campaign.


With utmost respect and good wishes,

(me)