Ataxia is the thing with feathers.

to my Congressman immediately upon hearing of the Senate passing S. 2248

Dear Mr. Lynch,

I read this morning that the Senate passed S. 2248, which among other things would grant immunity to telecommunications companies that were complicit in illegal surveillance activity against Americans.

I can honestly say that I’ve never been more ashamed to be an American.

Please, Mr. Lynch, I beg of you to do everything you can to ensure that when this bill reaches the House chambers that it does not pass. It must not pass. The companies that engaged in this blatant, illegal, unconstitutional and frankly un-American surveillance should have their fates decided in the appropriate branch of government - Judicial - and not be the beneficiary of the Executive’s wishes to sweep their transgressions under the rug to be forgotten about with the Legislature’s help.

The right of the people to freedom of speech is ingrained in our minds, our souls and our Constitution, and if any bill granting this immunity passes, then everyone responsible for its passing and enforcement are guilty of violating their sacred oath to uphold, protect and defend the Constitution and should consider themselves guilty of treason.

Please do not let this bill pass.

With grave sincerity,
Matthew Mittelstadt
Dorchester, MA