My LTTE actually got printed in the Dallas Morning News

Of course it is showing up on Christmas Sunday, but that is ok. I didn't expect the DMN to even read it.... they did edit about a third of it away, but oh well. If you're interested

This is about democracy
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/opinion/letters/stories/DN-3pspying_1225edi.ART.State.Edition1.3e63993.html

on edit: this is what I actually sent them, as opposed to what was printed:

Secret 'eavesdropping' is not ok... ever. There are a lot of reasons why, but I think the Fourth Ammendment to the US Constitution is the clearest, and most important one. Have you read the Constitution lately? I highly recommend a quick read.

I want to know why no one in the press has commented on the fact that during the conference Monday, Bush basically said he was above the law and that because he is president he can do whatever he wants. You realize he just declared himself dictator, don't you? He just threw 225+ years of American principles and tradition out the window, and did so proudly proclaiming his righteousness.

This issue is not about petty conservative/liberal squabbling. This is about the fundamental rights guaranteed to us all in the Bill of Rights. This is about democracy itself.

"The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the people, it is an instrument for the people to restrain the government -- lest it come to dominate our lives and interests." Patrick Henry

is the title they gave it... I am actually Diana, not bob :)

And now that they printed you once, you're more likely to be printed again.

:toast:

nt

but I must admit I am dismayed by the utter adherence to fascism present in some of those other letters to the paper. And these are the people who call themselves PATRIOTS?

Dallas is unfortunately, full of people like that, but we're gaining on them.

about the time that every help wanted sign was followed with yankees need not apply or I'll hire a wet back before I'd hire a yankee, Very true blue red city, they'd gladly succeed from the union just for a chance to kill some liberal yankees. Not to say theres not good people in Dallas, but they hide pretty good, lol.

and grown with more transplants from elsewhere, but it is a slow process. One interesting thing I have noticed in the past couple of months. There are almost no 'W' stickers on cars, way MORE 'M' stickers, "Yee Haw is not a foreign policy!", "Democracy is NOT a faith based initiative" etc

my brain is not functioning too well under the influence of large amount of turkey, stuffing, gravy, sweet potatoes...

I was suprised but also see less W stickers. I agree that there are many silent anti-Bush-ers in Texas. Yes, still the diehard pros, but they are in every state.
Great bumper sticker I saw travelling the 820 a few weeks ago.."Failure Fries"...with a big red X across the words "freedom fries".
I wanted to honk and wave and hug & kiss the driver of the Accord who proudly displayed his view, in Dallas Texas, no less.
Bless him and God Bless the "purple-ing of Texas.

Happy Christmas/Holidays!!
Blaze

p.s. I am proud of your DMNews letter..and Congrats on making a point loud enough to necessitate publishing!!

Keep writing..maybe a topic on the "purple-ing of Texas...HA that would make a few locals sqirm & writh, wouldn't it.

I Would love to meet with any other Dallas/Fort Worth DUers....let me know..thanks

First the one from the moron, who surely also thinks our gov't arrests and holds without trial or access to a lawyer only guilty people, that our spies shut their ears and eyes as soon as they come across an "innocent" communication with no identifiable terrorist on either end, that all foreigners identified as terrorists are indeed terrorists, and that our gov't would never manufacture charges against a US citizen, even if the laws allowed it to do so. Sadly, through ignorance and/or a simple, trusting nature, these views are held by many on the right.


I like this one:

Dallas is a tough market.I've sent them plenty,but never had them publiahed.If you need the catharsis of seeing your thoughts on paper-try the Waxahachie Daily Light.
http://www.waxahachiedailylight.com/articles/2005/12/25/dailylight/opinion/
the editor will print anything