So, google the issue and you will find plenty of details. Long story short: The government spied on us. They listened to our phone calls, and the telephone companies gave them neat access to do this.
The telecom's knew they were potentially breaking a constitutional law and they didn't do one thing to stand up against it. Now, they are asking for retroactive immunity for what they did.
You know what happens when you or I get accused of breaking the law: We go on trial for it. We can't get a carte blanche from the Senate saying, "Oh, its ok, you were doing what you were told to do."
It's important to note that this IS NOT about guilt or innocence, it's about whether these companies can run to the Senate every time the break the law and get protected. That is wrong. Trials decide guilt or innocence, not laws.
Please call your Senator if they are on the judicial committee. Particularly, if your Senator hasn't come out against the new FISA bill yet. My Senator, Chuck Schumer is on the committee. He is taking a tally of what his phone in constituents think, and is expected to come out against the bill. So, if you live in a Fence state, Call Now.
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