Indefinite Detention and Endless War are Affronts to American Values

Rep. Jerry Nadler leads the opposition to a bill which would allow for the indefinite detention--without trial--of those who are merely suspected of being associated with a terrorist group. H.R. 1540, the Defense Authorization Act of 2012, would also radically expand the scope of the war on terror beyond those responsible for the 9/11 attacks--dramatically expanding the power of the Executive to make war and detain citizens without trial. "Our liberties are too precious to be cast aside in times of peril and fear," said Nadler. In urging his colleagues to reject the bill, he urged them to "uphold one of the founding principles of this nation, that no person shall be deprived of liberty without due process of law."

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[PrivateBeastly]

Thank you for speaking out Congressman. You are among a few good men left in Congress. It is unfortunate that the bill passed, but we must not give up the fight for our liberties!

[xsithos]

What are the OTHER congressmen thinking voting for this?

Are they absolutely insane!?

God bless you Nadler for your opposition and I respect you absolutely for standing up for our rights. It is horrendous and sickening that my reps and senators here in Nebraska voted for this abomination.

I will do what I can to make certain they will not be reelected EVER, for their actions are forever a black mark on the history of the United States and the liberty and freedom for which it stands.

[lisafiddler01]

You. Rock. THANK YOU, Congressman Nadler, for exhibiting high principles and for defending our citizens' basic rights! Much respect and honor upon you!

[swordofisis]

I hope we dont get locked up for what we watch on youtube! And I really hope they keep those fema prison cells clean. I would be unable to sleep at night in a small cell with a toilet not 2 feet away from me if it wasn't immaculately clean!

[dogluvrrr1]

Our forefathers must be rolling over in their graves :(

[brittaj68]

thank you for speaking up Representative Nadler