AETA VOTE - MONDAY ACTION!

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Online version at http://www.noaeta.com/ActionAlert.htm

 

 

This is your ONLY chance to defeat the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act (HR 4239,

S3880)!

 

In a late night move on Friday, AETA was added to the House Suspension Calendar

for THIS Monday Nov 13)! This underhanded fast-track maneuver, like the one in

the Senate, means that AETA will not have any debate... only an up/down vote.

 

CONTACT YOUR REP MONDAY MORNING & ALL DAY!

 

Identify your House Rep: name, fax, e-mail, and phone number at

http://www.house.gov

 

Then, use our sample letter (http://www.noaeta.com/letter.htm) and/or the

talking points.

 

Be a triple hitter for the animals:

 

1. Call direct or use the switchboard 202-225-3121

2. Fax

3. E-mail

 

Remember, all contact info is at www.house.gov.

 

 

TALKING POINTS

 

" As your constituent, I strongly urge you to: (1) vote NO on the Animal

Enterprise Terrorism Act (S. 3880 / H.R. 4239), which is currently on the

suspension calendar for Monday evening, November 13th, and (2) contact Rep.

Sensenbrenner to remove the bill from the suspension calendar. "

 

THE BILL MUST BE DEFEATED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS:

 

* AETA is opposed by more than 150 animal protection, social justice, and civil

liberty organizations including: National Lawyers Guild, Humane Society of the

U.S., ASPCA, Natural Resources Defense Council, and the League of Humane Voters.

Click here for opposition list.

 

* AETA deserves a hearing to afford its many opponents a voice.

 

* AETA denies equal protection under the law and limits freedom of speech and

assembly.

 

* AETA unfairly brands as 'terrorists' nonviolent animal protection advocates.

 

* AETA unfairly brands as 'terrorism' nonviolent civil disobedience and

undercover investigations.

 

* AETA invokes excessively harsh penalties for comparable offenses.

 

* AETA is excessively broad and vague by covering innocent parties.

 

* AETA may authorize unwarranted wiretapping of animal protection advocates.

 

* AETA has a chilling effect on all forms of social justice and life affirming

advocacy.

 

* AETA interferes with prosecution of real terrorism against the American

people.

 

 

CALL & FAX REP. SCOTT TODAY!

 

Rep. Robert Scott (D-VA) is the leading Democrat on AETA. He's also the ranking

Democrat on the Judiciary so assert your right to have a voice with him, even if

you are from another district. Be the squeky (but respectful) wheel... if Rep.

Scott withdraws his support, others will follow!

 

(202) 225-8351 Phone

(202) 225-8354 Fax

 

JOIN US FOR ANTI-AETA LOBBY DAY ON MONDAY!

 

Please join us in Washington, DC for an emergency Anti-AETA Lobby Day on Monday,

November 13, starting at 10 am. Please dress conservatively. The details will be

announced on www.NoAETA.org by Monday morning. You can also call 800-632-8688

or 202-468-4834.

 

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This alert is sponsored by the Equal Justice Alliance, a national coalition of

social advocacy organizations preserving free speech and equal treatment under

the law. More details at www.NoAETA.org or call 202-468-4834.

 

Thank you and please forward widely and immediately!