[Austin-ghetto-list] and by the way

dmcqklaatu@netscape.net dmcqklaatu@netscape.net
Sun, 16 Sep 2001 22:42:20 -0400


I am deeply proud of my Congresswoman, Barbara Lee (9th District/Oakland-Berkeley) for being the ONLY member of Congress who voted against granting BushBoy dictatorial powers (420 to 1.)  According to today's SF Chronicle:

" 'I don't think we should take any action that should cause any more loss of life,' said Lee, 55, a protege of former East Bay Rep. Ron Dellums who has proposed a Cabinet-level peace department.  'Violence begets violence, and we don't want that to happen.  That kills people.'

Lee said that instead of striking oput militarily, the United States should capture and try those who conspired in the attacks, step up security across the country and improve intelligence operations...

...Lee said the strong reactions by those who oppose her stand don't surprise her.  'People are still in mourning,' she said.  'We're  angry.  we're dealing with a tragedy  of enormous proportions.  But we should deal with terror in a way that nips it in the bud and does not spread it.'"


A worthy successor to the great Ron Dellums!


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