Message sent to the following recipients:
Senator Brownback
Senator Roberts
Message text follows:
, KS 67214-3576
May 31, 2006
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[recipient name was inserted here],
As a constituent and supporter of equal rights for all, I urge you to vote NO on the Marriage Protection Amendment (S.J. Res. 1) when it comes up for a vote on the Senate floor in June. This Amendment would enshrine discrimination into the Constitution and no Senator who has sworn to uphold the Constitution should support this effort. The Constitution enshrines democratic values of the United States of America and this Amendment contradicts these principles.
In fact, it flies in the face of our nation's commitment to liberty, justice, and freedom for all. This discriminatory amendment denies lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender families the protections and fairness they deserve. Heterosexual married couples and their families are afforded more than 1,000 legal protections and economic benefits provided through state and federal law, benefits and protections that are currently inaccessible to committed same-sex couples.
Benefits of civil marriage include access to Social Security, Medicare, Family and Medical Leave, health care, disability, military and other government protections. Without the protections of marriage same-sex couples and their families are subjected to exclusion, discrimination and inequality. These are not the principles this country was founded upon! Please exercise your role as a strong defender of our Constitution and the 14th Amendment’s guarantee of equal protection under the law and vote against S.J. Res. 1.
This will be one of the most important civil rights votes of your Senate career and like all civil rights votes, you can rise above partisan politics and electoral posturing and declare our nation's dedication to equality.
Just because the bible says it's wrong is not a valid excuse to include hate and more seperation in this divided country. Besides the word homosexual did not exist in the time of the original bible being written. What is used now has been re-written many times to favor who ever is in power at the time. To top that little talked about fact is not everyone in this country is "Christian" and should not have to live under the contraints of that religion.Thank you for your careful examination of the proposed amendment and the legal and economic ramifications for your constituents and our nation if it is passed. Please vote against S.J. Res. 1.
Sincerely,
I sent this early last year. I am finally getting back to sounding off in my blog about what I see hurting this country and it is closeminded people like the "good" Senator here.
His walk of faith is his and not mine, nor is it the same as many others in this state or country and yet he works to make everyone follow his walk in how he does things in the senate.
That is not seperation of church and state, that is not what the founding fathers wanted of this country.
Remember folks the European settlers who took the land here by force and faith were trying to excape the forced faith from their own country of birth.
Don't continue the stupidity. It's not the Faith in a creator(s)/Great Mystery that is wrong. It is forcing that one type of faith on others that is.
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Monday, May 29, 2006
Breaking News and Commentary
from Citizens for Legitimate Government
29 May 2006
articles as summarized below
Bush 'planted fake news stories on American TV' 29 May 2006 Federal authorities are actively investigating dozens of American television stations for broadcasting items produced by the Bush regime and major corporations, and passing them off as normal news. Some of the fake news segments talked up success in the war in Iraq, or promoted the companies' products.
Cheney aide is screening legislation --Adviser seeks to protect Bush power 28 May 2006 The office of Vice President [sic] Dick Cheney routinely reviews pieces of legislation before they reach the president's desk, searching for provisions that Cheney believes would infringe on presidential power, according to former White House and Justice Department officials.
Of course and we expected differently from this administration???
29 May 2006
articles as summarized below
Bush 'planted fake news stories on American TV' 29 May 2006 Federal authorities are actively investigating dozens of American television stations for broadcasting items produced by the Bush regime and major corporations, and passing them off as normal news. Some of the fake news segments talked up success in the war in Iraq, or promoted the companies' products.
Cheney aide is screening legislation --Adviser seeks to protect Bush power 28 May 2006 The office of Vice President [sic] Dick Cheney routinely reviews pieces of legislation before they reach the president's desk, searching for provisions that Cheney believes would infringe on presidential power, according to former White House and Justice Department officials.
Of course and we expected differently from this administration???
Saturday, May 27, 2006
Thanks Free Press
Thanks to your thousands of calls and letters, we took a major step forward this week in the fight for Internet freedom.
A bipartisan majority on the House Judiciary Committee yesterday passed the "Internet Freedom and Nondiscrimination Act" -- a good bill that would use antitrust law to protect Network Neutrality. Special thanks to those of you who called the key members who cast the deciding votes.
The question before us is simple: Will the Internet remain in the hands of users and innovators? Or will a handful of telephone and cable companies determine which Web sites you see and which you don't? Yesterday's vote -- a milestone for our movement -- would have been unthinkable just three weeks ago. But we've shown once again that organized people can defeat powerful corporations.
Our opponents spent untold millions on high-priced lobbyists, slick ad campaigns and fake grassroots groups. But the voices of hundreds of thousands of citizens -- your voices -- made the difference.
The SavetheInternet.com Coalition led by Free Press now boasts nearly 700 groups that span the political spectrum, including MoveOn.org, the Christian Coalition, the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Gun Owners of America, Consumers Union, and the American Library Association. Thousands of blogs have taken up our cause. Yesterday, the coalition's petition drive surpassed 750,000 signatures.
Our top priority is increasing the number of people who know about this threat to Internet freedom.
One thing you can do right now: Get five friends to join the fight
The struggle in Congress isn't over. The full House will take up the bipartisan Judiciary bill (H.R. 5417) -- as well as the massive rewrite of the Telecom Act -- after they return in June. The Senate is also considering major legislation that currently fails to protect Net Neutrality, though a bipartisan group of Senators are lining up behind the excellent Snowe-Dorgan bill (S. 2917).
Our work is not done. But momentum is on our side.
We couldn't have done it without you.
Onward,
Josh Silver
Executive DirectorFree Press
http://action.freepress.net/ct/Xd2TT241Zupw/
You can do more:
1. If you haven't done so already, sign the SavetheInternet.com petition and send a message to Congress.
2. Check out the latest news on the SavetheInternet.com blog.
3. Learn the facts. Read our new report: Why Consumers Demand Internet Freedom.
A bipartisan majority on the House Judiciary Committee yesterday passed the "Internet Freedom and Nondiscrimination Act" -- a good bill that would use antitrust law to protect Network Neutrality. Special thanks to those of you who called the key members who cast the deciding votes.
The question before us is simple: Will the Internet remain in the hands of users and innovators? Or will a handful of telephone and cable companies determine which Web sites you see and which you don't? Yesterday's vote -- a milestone for our movement -- would have been unthinkable just three weeks ago. But we've shown once again that organized people can defeat powerful corporations.
Our opponents spent untold millions on high-priced lobbyists, slick ad campaigns and fake grassroots groups. But the voices of hundreds of thousands of citizens -- your voices -- made the difference.
The SavetheInternet.com Coalition led by Free Press now boasts nearly 700 groups that span the political spectrum, including MoveOn.org, the Christian Coalition, the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Gun Owners of America, Consumers Union, and the American Library Association. Thousands of blogs have taken up our cause. Yesterday, the coalition's petition drive surpassed 750,000 signatures.
Our top priority is increasing the number of people who know about this threat to Internet freedom.
One thing you can do right now: Get five friends to join the fight
The struggle in Congress isn't over. The full House will take up the bipartisan Judiciary bill (H.R. 5417) -- as well as the massive rewrite of the Telecom Act -- after they return in June. The Senate is also considering major legislation that currently fails to protect Net Neutrality, though a bipartisan group of Senators are lining up behind the excellent Snowe-Dorgan bill (S. 2917).
Our work is not done. But momentum is on our side.
We couldn't have done it without you.
Onward,
Josh Silver
Executive DirectorFree Press
http://action.freepress.net/ct/Xd2TT241Zupw/
You can do more:
1. If you haven't done so already, sign the SavetheInternet.com petition and send a message to Congress.
2. Check out the latest news on the SavetheInternet.com blog.
3. Learn the facts. Read our new report: Why Consumers Demand Internet Freedom.
For all the military with a different path
At this point in time this is a live vote. I would hope that people would see the discrimination in not allowing Wiccan service mambers their symbol of faith while so many others have theirs.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/12979013/
Please scroll down the page until you see Give Your OpinionShould the government recognize the Wiccan symbol?
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/12979013/
Please scroll down the page until you see Give Your OpinionShould the government recognize the Wiccan symbol?
Thursday, May 25, 2006
Patrick Stewart's Memorial Service this weekend!!
MEMORIAL DAY is the American holiday that remembers and honors US military war dead. This year it is on Monday, May 29.
Sgt. Patrick Stewart, a Nevada National Guardsman and a Wiccan, was killed in action by terrorists in Afghanistan on September 25, 2005.
He died in the service of the United States in Operation EnduringFreedom, also known as the War on Terrorism which the USA launched following terrorist attacks on America on September 11, 2001. Sgt. Patrick Stewart made the ultimate sacrifice and deserves the same respect and honor given the other war dead. He deserves to have his memorial plaque with his emblem of belief on it, the Pentacle, at this Memorial Day, the first after his death. More about Sgt. Stewart has just been posted on-line:http://www.circlesanctuary.org/liberty/veteranpentacle/stewartlifeandtimes.htm
Thus far, the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has failed to give Sgt. Stewart the honor that he deserves. Despite repeated requests to approve the Pentacle over the past 9 years, the VA still has not approved the Pentacle for inclusion on government-issued memorial markers, plaques, and headstones for deceased veterans. Because the VA has still not approved the Pentacle, Roberta Stewart, Sgt. Stewart's widow, is holding a special Memorial Day service to honor him, to memorialize deceased veterans of all religions, and to issue a public call to hold the VA accountable for upholding the US Constitution by providing equal treatment for all the religions of deceased veterans.
ABOUT THE EVENT: Sgt. Patrick Stewart Freedom for All Faiths Memorial ServiceMemorial Day, May 29, 2006 at the Out of Town Park in Fernley, Nevada the site of the new memorial for war dead More details:http://www.circlesanctuary.org/liberty/veteranpentacle/stewartmemorial.htm This special Memorial Service has begun getting media attention:Las Vegas Review-Journal on May 22, 2006 Lack of recognition for Wiccan symbol prompts alternative memorialhttp://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2006/May-22-Mon-2006/news/7509332.html
Officials have begun issuing public statements of support:http://www.circlesanctuary.org/liberty/veteranpentacle/quotesofsupport.htm
HOW TO HELP:
(1) NETWORK: Circulate copies of this email widely and ask others to do the same. Post it on email lists, websites, and on-line bulletinboards. Forward it to those you know who might be interested. Also let them know about our website with more details:http://www.circlesanctuary.org/liberty/veteranpentacle
(2) MEDIA: Encourage media to cover this event and this issue (press,radio, television, internet).A press release about the event:http://www.circlesanctuary.org/liberty/veteranpentacle/stewartmemorial release.htm A fact sheet on the Pentacle for Veterans quest:http://www.circlesanctuary.org/liberty/veteranpentacle/calltova.htm
(3) ATTEND: If you wish to attend the event, please email liberty@... by Noon, Friday, May 26 for additionaldetails.
(4) SPIRITUAL SUPPORT: Please continue to do meditations, rituals,prayers, and other spiritual workings in support of Pentacle approvalby the VA and in support of Roberta Stewart and others who areworking on this quest.
(5) STAY INFORMED: Additional updates will be sent out in futureeditions of this occasional e-bulletin, Circle Times. Subscriptionsare free -- sign up on-line: http://www.circlesanctuary.org -- and click on the URL in the confirming email that you will receive to complete the subscription process.Circle Times: Wednesday, May 24, 2006
Sgt. Patrick Stewart, a Nevada National Guardsman and a Wiccan, was killed in action by terrorists in Afghanistan on September 25, 2005.
He died in the service of the United States in Operation EnduringFreedom, also known as the War on Terrorism which the USA launched following terrorist attacks on America on September 11, 2001. Sgt. Patrick Stewart made the ultimate sacrifice and deserves the same respect and honor given the other war dead. He deserves to have his memorial plaque with his emblem of belief on it, the Pentacle, at this Memorial Day, the first after his death. More about Sgt. Stewart has just been posted on-line:http://www.circlesanctuary.org/liberty/veteranpentacle/stewartlifeandtimes.htm
Thus far, the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has failed to give Sgt. Stewart the honor that he deserves. Despite repeated requests to approve the Pentacle over the past 9 years, the VA still has not approved the Pentacle for inclusion on government-issued memorial markers, plaques, and headstones for deceased veterans. Because the VA has still not approved the Pentacle, Roberta Stewart, Sgt. Stewart's widow, is holding a special Memorial Day service to honor him, to memorialize deceased veterans of all religions, and to issue a public call to hold the VA accountable for upholding the US Constitution by providing equal treatment for all the religions of deceased veterans.
ABOUT THE EVENT: Sgt. Patrick Stewart Freedom for All Faiths Memorial ServiceMemorial Day, May 29, 2006 at the Out of Town Park in Fernley, Nevada the site of the new memorial for war dead More details:http://www.circlesanctuary.org/liberty/veteranpentacle/stewartmemorial.htm This special Memorial Service has begun getting media attention:Las Vegas Review-Journal on May 22, 2006 Lack of recognition for Wiccan symbol prompts alternative memorialhttp://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2006/May-22-Mon-2006/news/7509332.html
Officials have begun issuing public statements of support:http://www.circlesanctuary.org/liberty/veteranpentacle/quotesofsupport.htm
HOW TO HELP:
(1) NETWORK: Circulate copies of this email widely and ask others to do the same. Post it on email lists, websites, and on-line bulletinboards. Forward it to those you know who might be interested. Also let them know about our website with more details:http://www.circlesanctuary.org/liberty/veteranpentacle
(2) MEDIA: Encourage media to cover this event and this issue (press,radio, television, internet).A press release about the event:http://www.circlesanctuary.org/liberty/veteranpentacle/stewartmemorial release.htm A fact sheet on the Pentacle for Veterans quest:http://www.circlesanctuary.org/liberty/veteranpentacle/calltova.htm
(3) ATTEND: If you wish to attend the event, please email liberty@... by Noon, Friday, May 26 for additionaldetails.
(4) SPIRITUAL SUPPORT: Please continue to do meditations, rituals,prayers, and other spiritual workings in support of Pentacle approvalby the VA and in support of Roberta Stewart and others who areworking on this quest.
(5) STAY INFORMED: Additional updates will be sent out in futureeditions of this occasional e-bulletin, Circle Times. Subscriptionsare free -- sign up on-line: http://www.circlesanctuary.org -- and click on the URL in the confirming email that you will receive to complete the subscription process.Circle Times: Wednesday, May 24, 2006
Monday, May 22, 2006
I realize...
that these figures are old by now and probably more has gone to the "honorable" ones. These are Kansas politicians. For any others check this: find out how much oil money your Congressional representatives have taken.
The Honorable Sam Brownback
HSOB- Hart Senate Office Building Room 303Constitution Avenue and 2nd Street, NEWashington,
DC 20510-1604
Phone:
(202) 224-6521
Fax:
(202) 228-1265
Oil DonationsThis representative has taken $326,174 from the oil and gas industry since 1990. For the 2006 election, they've already taken $0. In 2004 they received $73,240. In 2000, they received $4,000.Click here to send an email to your representatives.
*Last I heard our "wonderfull" Senator is planing on running for president. *
The Honorable Pat Roberts
HSOB- Hart Senate Office Building Room 109Constitution Avenue and 2nd Street, NEWashington,
DC 20510-1605
Phone:
(202) 224-4774
Fax:
(202) 224-3514
Oil DonationsThis representative has taken $182,800 from the oil and gas industry since 1990. For the 2006 election, they've already taken $3,500. In 2004 they received $6,000. In 2000, they received $5,500.Click here to send an email to your representatives.
The Honorable Todd Tiahrt
DC - 4RHOB- Rayburn House Office Building Room 2441Independence Avenue and 1st Street, SWWashington,
DC 20515-1604
Phone:
(202) 225-6216
Fax:
(202) 225-3489
Oil DonationsThis representative has taken $374,023 from the oil and gas industry since 1990. For the 2006 election, they've already taken $32,250. In 2004 they received $55,630. In 2000, they received $68,599.Click here to send an email to your representatives.
Please enter your 9 digit zip code for your state representatives
The numbers on this page are from the Center for Responsive Politics and are based on contributions from PACs, soft money donors, and individuals giving $200 or more. In many cases, the organizations themselves did not donate; rather the money came from the organization's PAC, its individual members or employees or owners, and those individuals' immediate families. Organization totals include subsidiaries and affiliates.
Feel free to distribute or cite this material, but please credit the Center for Responsive Politics.
The Honorable Sam Brownback
HSOB- Hart Senate Office Building Room 303Constitution Avenue and 2nd Street, NEWashington,
DC 20510-1604
Phone:
(202) 224-6521
Fax:
(202) 228-1265
Oil DonationsThis representative has taken $326,174 from the oil and gas industry since 1990. For the 2006 election, they've already taken $0. In 2004 they received $73,240. In 2000, they received $4,000.Click here to send an email to your representatives.
*Last I heard our "wonderfull" Senator is planing on running for president. *
The Honorable Pat Roberts
HSOB- Hart Senate Office Building Room 109Constitution Avenue and 2nd Street, NEWashington,
DC 20510-1605
Phone:
(202) 224-4774
Fax:
(202) 224-3514
Oil DonationsThis representative has taken $182,800 from the oil and gas industry since 1990. For the 2006 election, they've already taken $3,500. In 2004 they received $6,000. In 2000, they received $5,500.Click here to send an email to your representatives.
The Honorable Todd Tiahrt
DC - 4RHOB- Rayburn House Office Building Room 2441Independence Avenue and 1st Street, SWWashington,
DC 20515-1604
Phone:
(202) 225-6216
Fax:
(202) 225-3489
Oil DonationsThis representative has taken $374,023 from the oil and gas industry since 1990. For the 2006 election, they've already taken $32,250. In 2004 they received $55,630. In 2000, they received $68,599.Click here to send an email to your representatives.
Please enter your 9 digit zip code for your state representatives
The numbers on this page are from the Center for Responsive Politics and are based on contributions from PACs, soft money donors, and individuals giving $200 or more. In many cases, the organizations themselves did not donate; rather the money came from the organization's PAC, its individual members or employees or owners, and those individuals' immediate families. Organization totals include subsidiaries and affiliates.
Feel free to distribute or cite this material, but please credit the Center for Responsive Politics.
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