Furth and Fortune blog by Will Murray

“Weblog” should be gender neutral in a general sense. Since blogs are reflections of their human creators, I think the gender of the noun aligns with the gender of the blogger. It therefore would have the potential to be either masculine or feminine. Hmm… but what about other situations… Read about those after the jump.

I Am a Constitution Voter

• I believe that no one — including the President — is above the law.
• I oppose all forms of torture, and I support both closing the Guantánamo Bay prison and ending indefinite detention.
• I oppose warrantless spying.
• I believe that government officials, no matter how high-ranking, should be held accountable for breaking the law and violating the Constitution.
• I believe that the Constitution protects every person’s rights equally — no matter what they believe, how they live, where or if they worship, and whom they love.
• I reject the notion that we have to tolerate violations of our most fundamental rights in the name of fighting terrorism.
• I am deeply committed to the Constitution and expect our country’s leaders to share and act on that commitment — every day, without fail.

If we betray our fundamental laws and suppress our hard won rights, then we are not fighting terrorist… we are losing the most cherished pieces of our nation and helping terrorists win under the guise of protection.

I would rather face the harsh grimness of another 9/11 than sink into the freedom-nulling protection of a post-1984 dystopian society. That may shock some people who read it, but which is worse? To lose a few hundred more people in the fight to remain free Americans, or lose the entire American way of life for everyone?

Our forefathers understood that it was better to die for our freedom than to give it away for in the name of safety. We mustn’t allow their vision of America to to die in comfortable apathy. It is possible both to be safe and free.

In the upcoming elections, ask yourself: Who will act with energy and conviction to restore our lost liberties? Who will put their foot down to end torture? Who will hold accountable those who condoned illegal activities?

I think these are critical issues this election season. That’s why I just pledged that “I’m a Constitution Voter.”

Join me and let candidates know you want immediate action to restore our fundamental freedoms. Declare yourself a Constitution Voter today:
http://action.aclu.org/bumper_sticker

Tags: ACLU, Constitution, elections, freedom, politics, terrorism