In typical behavior, the outgoing Congress is trying to pass as many messed-up bills as they can. On Friday, the House put the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act (HR 4239, S3880) on the calendar for Monday (tomorrow!!). The bill will have no debate, it will be a simple vote up/vote down measure. So it is VITAL that you call your representative ASAP!

I don’t give a shit if you love killing puppies with your own bare hands, if this measure passes it will set the dominos in place for a complete gutting of our constitutional rights of free speech and assembly. If this measure passes, we may soon see similar legislation (even with the Dems in office) that not only marks animal rights activists as terrorists, but anyone who protests a corporation or government body (regardless of the tactics used) as a terrorist.

DON’T LET THIS HAPPEN!

Here is some info from the Equal Justice Alliance:

Identify your House Representative: name, fax, e-mail, and phone number at http://www.house.gov
Then, use our sample letter and/or the talking points below to…

Be a triple hitter for the animals:

1. Call direct or use the switchboard 202-225-3121
2. Fax
3. E-mail

Remember, all contact info is at www.house.gov.

Call & Fax Representative Scott ALL Day!

Rep. Robert Scott (D-VA) is the leading Democrat on AETA. He’s also the ranking Democrat on the Judiciary so assert your right to have a voice with him, even if you are from another district. Be the squeky (but respectful) wheel… if Rep. Scott withdraws his support, others will follow!

1201 Longworth House Office Building
(202) 225-8351 Phone
(202) 225-8354 Fax

Talking Points!

“As your constituent, I strongly urge you to: (1) vote NO on the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act (HR4239, S 3880), which is currently on the suspension calendar for 11/13 to be voted on Monday after 6:30pm, and (2) to contact Rep. Sensenbrenner to remove the bill from the suspension calendar. The measure is much too important to pass without discussion.”

The bill must be opposed for the following reasons:

* AETA is opposed by more than 150 animal protection, social justice, and civil liberty organizations including: National Lawyers Guild, Humane Society of the U.S., ASPCA, Natural Resources Defense Council, and the League of Humane Voters. Click here for opposition list.
* AETA deserves a hearing to afford its many opponents a voice.
* AETA denies equal protection under the law and limits freedom of speech and assembly.
* AETA unfairly brands as ‘terrorists’ nonviolent animal protection advocates.
* AETA unfairly brands as ‘terrorism’ nonviolent civil disobedience and undercover investigations.
* AETA invokes excessively harsh penalties for comparable offenses.
* AETA is excessively broad and vague by covering innocent parties.
* AETA may authorize unwarranted wiretapping of animal protection advocates.
* AETA has a chilling effect on all forms of social justice and life affirming advocacy.
* AETA interferes with prosecution of real terrorism against the American people.

Join Us for the Anti-AETA Lobby Day on Monday!

Please join us in Washington, DC for an emergency Anti-AETA Lobby Day on Monday, November 13, starting at 10 am. Please dress conservatively. The details will be announced on NoAETA.org by Monday morning. You can also call 800-632-8688 or 202-468-4834.

First they came for the Jews
and I did not speak out
because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for the Communists
and I did not speak out
because I was not a Communist.
Then they came for the trade unionists
and I did not speak out
because I was not a trade unionist.
Then they came for me
and there was no one left
to speak out for me.
-Pastor Martin Niemöller