Patriot, The Surveillance State is now in full-on panic mode. If Congress does the right thing and refuses to renew Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, the unconstitutional mass surveillance program will expire at the end of the year – as it should. But as we predicted, the Surveillance State and its backers in Congress are shrieking these surveillance schemes are “vital to national security.” The statists are screaming that if their unconstitutional power to spy on Americans isn’t reauthorized, there will instantly be a terrorist under every citizen’s bed! And their latest request is for Congress to simply renew Section 702 with no reforms at all. You see, with Section 702 set to expire at the end of this month, Deep State apologists in Congress insist there is simply no time for reforms. But, Patriot, you and I both know Congress has had four years to prepare for this deadline – it didn’t just sneak up on them like the NSA does to American citizens! And in fact, multiple hearings and briefings have occurred throughout this past year. The spy state apologists in Congress think they can push this to the 11th hour and then RAM through a straight up renewal claiming it’s for the “safety of our country.” And you and I need to tell them, “NO WAY!” Right now, the statists in D.C. are trying everything they can to renew their mass surveillance powers. There’s even talk of stuffing an extension into the National Defense Authorization Act. There are multiple “reform” bills being offered from both chambers, none of which are adequate to protect Americans’ freedom and privacy. That’s why we see stories in the media attempting to complicate and mystify the issue, saying lawmakers are “grappling with a dizzying number of options for how to tackle needed reforms” and fighting over various details – when the truth is extremely simple. The Surveillance State has abused Section 702 to pull
millions upon millions of records on countless Americans, and even members of Congress. Section 702 has been abused to illegally spy on law-abiding Americans without a warrant and even use that unconstitutionally collected data in criminal proceedings against them. The Deep State has proven beyond any doubt it is incapable of reform. It cannot plausibly claim it needs these powers, because if it did, it would not have condoned the total abuse committed on an ongoing basis. The solution isn’t complicated. It’s actually very simple. Click here and DEMAND your lawmaker OPPOSE any and all efforts to continue the unconstitutional mass data collection program and LET SECTION 702 DIE! The Surveillance State is pushing everything from a “short-term” to a 12-year extension . . . with no reforms! This battle will come down to the wire. You and I must keep up the fight. Sign your postcard now, demanding Section 702 die at the end of this month. And then, please make a contribution of $200, $100, $50, $25, or whatever you can afford to help us turn up the heat and get us through these final weeks of battle! For Liberty, John McCardell Executive Director Campaign for Liberty P.S. The U.S. “intelligence” community, and especially the FBI, illegally rummaged through millions upon millions of phone call and message records on innocent Americans without a warrant. You and I have known this for years despite the lies of James Clapper, Christopher Wray, and dozens and dozens of other “intelligence” officials. But the Deep State has their backs against the wall right now. You and I can deal a major blow to the Spy State by shutting down Section 702 once and for all. If you and I turn up enough heat on Congress to stop reauthorization, I’m convinced we can bring the statists’ domestic spying programs to a crashing halt. That’s why I’m counting on you to please sign your STOP THE SURVEILLANCE STATE e-postcard and make a contribution of $10, $25, $50, $100, or more TODAY! If you’d prefer to donate via PayPal, please click here. Join Ron Paul’s Patriot Club with a monthly contribution! Your support sustains our work and members are automatically entered to receive special giveaways autographed by Ron Paul. If you would like to make a donation by mail, please send your check to Campaign for Liberty, PO Box 104, Lake Jackson TX 77566 or you can call 703-865-7162. The mission of Campaign for Liberty is to promote and defend the great American principles of
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