-Caveat Lector- 1. So-called Flag "Desecration" Amendment 2. Calling all Veterans! 1. A so-called flag desecration amendment is expected to be introduced in the House of Representatives tomorrow, signaling the start of latest round in the battle to preserve our First Amendment right to freedom of speech. Representatives Randy "Duke" Cunningham (R-CA) and John Murtha (D-PA) have announced they will sponsor the proposed constitutional amendment, and supporters are claiming that 236 other Representatives have pledged to co-sponsor. Two similar measures have previously passed in the House. If enacted, this amendment would do irreparable harm to the First Amendment by putting in place the only constitutional exception to freedom of speech in our nation's history. If the bill passes the House and the Senate, 38 states would have to ratify the amendment for it to become part of the Constitution. TAKE ACTION TODAY by sending a free fax to your members of Congress from the ACLU web site at: http://www.aclu.org/action/flag106.html 2. Demonstrating that veterans do not speak with one voice on the flag amendment is critical to our success. That's why we are asking you to come forward if you are a veteran, know of a veteran or have a familial relationship with a veteran and oppose this proposed amendment. If you fit any of these categories, please contact the ACLU Washington's office via e-mail us at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or by calling 202-675-2310. Providing us with your name, address, e-mail address (if you have one) and a brief description of your military service will help us to expand our growing network of veterans defending the Bill of Rights! You can find the voices of veterans opposed to the flag "desecration" amendment at the ACLU website: http://www.aclu.org/forms/nytimesad060298-vets.html DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion and informational exchange list. Proselyzting propagandic screeds are not allowed. Substance�not soapboxing! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory', with its many half-truths, misdirections 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, CTRL gives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credeence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/CTRL.html http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ ======================================================================== 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
