-Caveat Lector- I&A Concerted action Letter Writing Compiled for the "action" portion of the monthly John Birch Society Information and action Meeting. Our Job is to create understanding. letters to "the editor", to opinion molders, and to public officials are an important part of our educational efforts. FREQUENTLY USED ADDRESSES AND PHONE NUMBERS: (The president) The White House, Washington, D.C. 20500 202-456-1111 (comments) (Your Senators) Senate office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510 202-224-3121 (Your Representative) House office building, Washington, D.C. 20515 202-224-3121 JOHN BIRCH SOCIETY LETTER WRITING FOR APRIL 2001 1.) OPPOSE S 27, HR 380, and all other so-called "Campaign reform bills" KEY FACTS: Debate on the McCain Feingold "campaign reform" bill is underway in the U.S. as we go to press. Why is all that special-interest being offered? The April JBS Bulletin answers:"The Basic problem is that our nation has strayed (Pulled? Pushed?) from the strictly limited government specified by the Constitution. The solution is not for Congress to limit our God-Given right of free speech. Rather, Congress needs to limit itself according to the UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION. Write: Your U.S. Senators in opposition to "Campaign Reform" infrigement on free speech. Write: Your Representative with the same message. 2.)Support H J Res 27 THE CONSTITUTIONAL WAR POWERS RESOLUTION OF 2001 KEY FACTS: This resolution would repeal the Vietnam era "War Powers Resolution" that has given Presidents the appearance of legitimacy when they initiate military action without the approval of Congress H J RES 27 would recognize and reaffirm the requirements of the Constitution that only Congress can declare war. Write: Your Congressman, strongly urging his support and co-sponsorship of H J Res 27. Write: Your Senators with the same forceful message. 3.) OPPOSE H J 3 WHICH REPLACES THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE WITH DIRECT VOTING. KEY FACTS: his resolution would destroy what's left of the electoral college. H J Res 3 proposes a constitutional amendment establishing a direct national vote for President For talking points see pages 9, 10 in the February JBS Bulletin and the NEW The New American (TNA) reprint "Save the Electoral College" Write: Your Congressman and U.S. Senators opposing H J RES 3; make clear your support for the electoral College and your opposition to Federal Meddling in State Election affairs. Write: Your state legislators, urging defense of their legitimate Constitutional electoral powers. 4.) Support HR 1146 THE AMERICAN SOVEREIGNTY RESTORATION ACT OF 2001. KEY FACTS: Congressman Ron Paul has re-introduced HR 1146. As before, this bill would end our membership in the United Nations (UN); the immunity of UN personnel in the U.S.; U.S. funding of UN military actions; US participation IN UNESCO and in all UN "environmental" programs. Let's work to build increasing support for this powerful GET US OUT! legislation. Write Your Congressman, urging him/her to support and cosponsor HR 1146 To determine the up to date status of the issues above visit: http://www.jbs.org/congress visit my web site at http://www.voicenet.com/~wbacon My ICQ# is 79071904 <A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/";>www.ctrl.org</A> DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion & informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are unwelcomed. Substance—not soap-boxing—please! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'—with its many half-truths, mis- directions and outright frauds—is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRLgives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html <A HREF="http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html";>Archives of [EMAIL PROTECTED]</A> http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ <A HREF="http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/";>ctrl</A> ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
