American Civil Liberties Union : Community Resolution for Coupeville, WA

There has never been a more urgent need to preserve fundamental privacy protections and our system of checks and balances than the need we face today, as illegal government spying, provisions of the Patriot Act and government-sponsored torture programs transcend the bounds of law and our most treasured values in the name of national security.

Community Resolution for Coupeville, WA (12/13/2005)

Approved by: Coupeville Town Council

Whereas citizens of the town of Coupeville have presented information and concerns to the town council regarding various provisions of the USA PATRIOT Act and

Whereas the town council recognizes the importance of maintaining the security of the nation and its citizens from acts of terror and

Whereas the town council recognizes the importance of maintaining the rights of the people, guaranteed by the United States Constitution and its amendments,

Now therefore be it resolved

That the town council of the town of Coupeville encourages the president of the United States and the United States Congress to ensure that the rights of the people guaranteed by the United States Constitution and its amendments are maintained to the fullest extent possible in all executive and legislative enactments.

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