Archive for August 17th, 2006
“It was never the intent of the Framers to give the president such unfettered control, particularly where his actions blatantly disregard the parameters clearly enumerated in the Bill of Rights.”
Those are the written words of District Judge Anna Diggs Taylor in her 43 page opinion declaring President Bush’s wiretapping program unconstitutional.
I had to laugh when I heard Attorney General Gonzales being questioned on the court’s decision. His response was - “It was a highly effective program.” I’m sure it was, it is easy to be effective while ignoring the law. Everyday we are told to live our lives normally and not give in to the threat imposed by terrorism. Blatant disregard for the Constitution was the perfect example of the terrorists winning. As Benjamin Franklin once said, “Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.”
Today’s court ruling was a victory for America and a defeat for the terrorists.
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Last night, Sean faced off in the Attorney General Townhall meeting hosted by NY1. Read what the press is saying about Sean today!
“Sean Patrick Maloney, a Democrat, roused the TV-studio audience more than once with his promise to bring some passion to the job. He chided public agencies, power companies, taxi companies, Republicans and, even, Democrats during his 15-20-minute session at the microphone…” [Read More]
–The Press and Sun-Bulletin
“The most impassioned of the candidates was Sean Patrick Maloney…perhaps most direct in attacking the P.S.C. and Con Edison. “Sue Con Ed,” he said, when asked what consumer initiatives he might pursue if elected. “And investigate the Public Service Commission and find out why in New York City we can’t keep the lights on.” [Read More]
–The New York Times
“Maloney, who was among the more energetic of the candidates, said he would use the Attorney General’s Office to combat racial intolerance…” [Read More]
–The Journal News
“No question, Sean Patrick Maloney was the most feisty Democrat at “Town Hall” forum for attorney general candidates.” [Read More]
–Politics on the Hudson
Remember to tune in tonight at 7pm for the first Democratic Attorney General Debate on NY1, Channel 13 in Buffalo, News 10 Now in Syracuse, Capital News 9 in Albany and Channel R News in Rochester!
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Tentative Panel Schedule
September 30, 2006
Treadway Inn and Conference Center
Owego, New York
7am Registration/Table rentals/Continental breakfast
8am Where should the boundary of York State end?
9am War on Drugs/Taxpayers
10am Reconstructing the Health Care Industry
11am Debate—Is procedural reform a waste of time?
12pm Lunch panel–Do we need a statewide political action committee?
1pm Where have all the taxpayers groups gone?
2pm Separating school and state
3-4pm break
4-6pm organize Free New York chapters
6-7pm break
7-10pm dinner Dutch treat
