In the Senate yesterday a roll call vote was called to strike a provision from, “a bill to provide greater transparency in the legislative process” that would require “political bloggers with a readership of over 500 who comment on policy matters or hope to incite ‘grassroots’ action amongst their readers would be forced to register with the Federal Government as lobbyists.”
Forty eight Republicans and 7 democrats voted to strike the above mentioned provision while 43 democrats voted to keep the provision.
Before you whack job liberals scream “omg jackbooted thugs gonna knock down my door and read my mail” take good long look in the mirror and look down at the “jackboots” you are wearing.
Also, I am no apologist for Republican malfeasance on civil liberties. I may have been in the past but have since modified my position on the issue. While I do think something needs to be done to protect American citizens at home I think all proper channels as required by the constitution should be exhausted, ie get a warrant as per “domestic spying.” If there is anything else republican’s have done as far as restrict civil liberties for Americans and you want me to comment on it, let me know.