The new anti-terrorism laws eroding our rights aren't about catching Osama Bin Laden. They are a preemptive strike against dissent and open rebellion. They are the removal of trial and due process for anyone even suspected of standing up to this regime.

Meanwhile, presidential authority over congress is being greatly expanded and the Supreme Court is certain to be headed by a proponent of the unitary executive theory. Lobbyists are now authoring legislation and funding election campaigns while the K street Project melds corporate and state power.

We are becoming exactly what we were fighting against when we signed the Declaration of Independence.

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