[Austin-ghetto-list] and by the way

[Wayne Johnson]

It takes a great deal of courage to vote the way Barbara Lee voted.  She
becomes an almost instant social/political pariah.  I probably wouldn't have
voted that way but I very much admire the stand she took.  Does this mean
she has a better "character" than I?  Possibly so, possibly so.

Wayne

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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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