Activists ask City of Orlando to oppose Patriot Act
A group of political activists has asked Orlando to join a growing list of cities that oppose the Patriot Act. The post-September 11th law was passed to help put terrorists behind bars, but Monday the Orlando City Council heard from people who say America is losing too many rights.
They planned to propose a proclamation in opposition to the Patriot Act. But the activists realized they didn't have enough support for their cause. So instead, they tried to sell the council on an education campaign they say would show good Americans that the Patriot Act is bad for America.
"By dismantling the Bill of Rights, the Patriot Act and its authors have opened up a Pandora's box of possible abuses," comments activist Cinde Roberts.
"This is supposed to be the land of the free, home of the brave, not land of the scared, home of the jailed," says activist Michelle Power.
But the pleas seemingly fell on deaf ears. After the meeting, even personal pleas didn't work. The mayor says the city is not getting into this kind of debate.
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