If you live in New York, or are going to be there on February 6th, then you should consider showing up for this non-violent protest of the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This odious bill passed by Congress, and signed by the president, gives the United States government the right to arrest and imprison any U.S. citizen they "suspect" of being a "terrorist". They can do this without any evidence, and can hold that person for as long as they like without a trial (or even an attorney). This law must be overturned, since it violates the very freedoms that were fought for in the founding of this country.
President Obama has said he would not use those powers, but that is not good enough. Neither he, nor any other American president, should ever have that kind of power. This country, through its Constitution, was built on the rule of law. That means no one can be arrested without evidence, and anyone arrested has the right to a lawyer and a speedy and fair trial. The NDAA makes a mockery of the rule of law, and trashes the constitutional rights guaranteed to all American citizens.
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