Pass HB1881 and Affect the Patriot Act Debate

Massachusetts is poised to add its voice to the national debate over Patriot Act reuthorization and reform, with HB 1881. Passing this statewide civil liberties resolution would not only put Massachusetts on the record, but would also serve as a news hook to remind the Congress of the seven other states, and nearly 400 cities and towns, that have passed similar resolutions - just as the Congress is about to take up the issue, with potential for some real reforms. These include most of the country's largest cities (New York, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Denver, Atlanta, Houston...), and some of the reddest of the red states (Alaska, Idaho).

HB 1881 is on the legislative calendar and ready to be voted on any day. All it will take is for our legislators to know people care. Please call your state Rep, your state Senator, and house speaker Sal DiMasi at 617-722-2500. See my post on Blue Mass Group for more.