Austin anti-PATRIOT Act resolution - WE WON!!! [View All]

[VelmaD]

Yuppers. Just got back from the Austin City Council meeting and my fair city has joined the hundreds of others to pass resolutions oposing the PATRIOT Act. WOOHOO!!!

Granted, it was not a resounding victory. 4 in favor, 0 opposed, and 3 abstentions (including our mayor who once again proved he is unwilling to publicly express an opinion on any issue more controversial than what to have for lunch). But it was a victory nonetheless.

And my affection for my fellow citizens has certainly been renewed. Talk about a cross-section of political thought there in oposition. There were MIHOPers, LIHOPers, wing-nuts, people babbling incoherently, *gasp* moderate republicans, kids, old folks, people who set their testimony to music, and lots and lots of Austin's trademark loony lefties. It was beautiful to behold.

Just wanted to share the good news.
Darth Velma