By Ben Kroetz
TrueMajority.org Online Organizer 

The Senate gave in to the White House -- again.

Yesterday, the Senate passed a bill that would grant immunity to telecom companies that helped the government illegally spy on American citizens.¹ And while this is a definite setback, there's still hope. The debate now moves to the House where there are currently much stronger versions of the bill. Tell your Representative not to vote for any bill that provides immunity for telecom companies that broke the law.

     Telecom companies should be held responsible for illegally spying on Americans.

     http://act.truemajorityaction.org/t/50/campaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=1520

It's impossible to justify undermining the very essence of our constitution in order to protect it. As the White House continues to use fear to drum up support, more people in Washington need to get the courage to stand up. Senator Dodd has already promised that he will filibuster any final version of the bill that includes telecom immunity. The House can make sure it doesn't come to that.

Who's listening now?

1. "Senate Votes to Expand Spy Powers," New York Times, February 13, 2008