Protect Your Right to Freedom of Speech

 

About the Petition:

The U.S. Senate is poised to consider a bill that could keep you from finding out what the politicians are doing in Washington, D.C.

The very first bill introduced in the Senate by the new Democrat majority aims to clean up recent lobbying scandals that have plagued the halls of our government. While most of the bill is good, it contains a provision, Section 220, which will severely limit your ability to stay abreast of the important issues facing our country – harming the ability of organizations such as Focus on the Family Action to share that information with you.

At least you have to give the Democrats credit for working fast and hard on their left-wing agenda. When the Republicans ran the Senate, they didn't do much of anything!

If this horrible new bill passes communications from Focus Action, known as "grassroots communications," will be tied up in miles of new red tape. These bureaucratic restrictions are unconscionable, and failure to comply could result in $100,000 fines.

It's clear that this is a concerted effort to silence the voice of Americans by making it harder for you to know what's happening. At the same time, Section 220 will create a loophole for labor unions, trade associations and foreign corporations. How's that for fairness?

It's imperative that you take this opportunity to express your outrage about Section 220 of S. 1 by signing the petition below. Focus Action will deliver your petition to your senators.

After you sign, you'll receive an e-mail inviting you to forward the petition to your friends and family. Everyone who cares about their right to be involved in the democratic process and their right to free speech should sign this petition. In addition, Focus on the Family Action will send you regular updates on this bill as well as other important issues.

Thank you for taking a stand in defense of freedom of speech.

Update: In response to an outpouring of phone calls, faxes and this petition effort, senators rejected the unfair grassroots-communications provisions of S.1 by stripping Section 220.

The House of Representatives is now considering a bill with language similar to Section 220, aimed at restricting grassroots communications. The bill is HR 2093, introduced by Reps. Marty Meehan (D-Mass.) and Chris Shays (R-Conn.). It is possible that HR 2093 will be attached as an amendment to a broader House lobby reform package that is set to be introduced soon. Thus, the threat to our freedom of speech remains – and we need to remain vigilant in defense of this freedom. Please continue to forward this petition to your family and friends, so they, too, can help protect our right to free speech.

The Petition States:

Step #1 -- Sign Here:

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Step #3 -- Submit Your Petition:

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