A Plea to My Readers

Please, go to Whitehouse.gov/contact and demand that President Trump veto the FISA re-authorization bill. Yes, there were a few modifications made that make it less draconian than the original bill but it still permits illegal warrantless surveillance of U.S. citizens, the targeting of activities normally protected under the First Amendment (speaking to journalists and attending protests, for example), and an unfettered collection of business records. Mr. Trump was elected precisely BECAUSE of shit like this and if he doesn't act decisively and do the right thing here, it will hurt him greatly moving forward. My prediction.