From: Henryindivideo@webtv.net   
      
   2 to 20 years if this becomes law. The snitch law.   
      
      
   The politicians want YOU -- to be a snitch (or go to jail)   
    Tell a friend about this campaign!   
   What's so bad about this bill (HR 1528)? After all, it's "for the   
   children?" Well, we especially like how the Drug Policy Alliance   
   explained this dangerous proposal...   
   YOU'VE BEEN DRAFTED   
   UNCLE SAM WANTS YOU FOR THE WAR ON DRUGS   
   Congressman Sensenbrenner's (R-Wis.) draconian mandatory minimum   
   sentencing bill will have serious consequences for our democracy,   
   requiring you to spy on all your neighbors, including going undercover   
   and wearing a wire if needed. Refusing to become a spy for the   
   government would be punishable by a mandatory prison sentence of at   
   least two years.   
   If you "witness" certain drug offenses taking place or "learn" that they   
   took place you would have to report the offense to law enforcement   
   within 24 hours and provide "full assistance" in the investigation,   
   apprehension, and prosecution of the people involved. Failure to do so   
   would be a crime punishable by a mandatory two year prison sentence.   
   Here are some examples of offenses you would have to report to the   
   police within 24 hours:   
   You see someone you know pass a joint to a 20-year old college student.   
   Your cousin mentions that he bought Ecstasy for some of his college   
   friends.   
   You find out that your brother, who has kids, recently bought a small   
   amount of marijuana to share with his wife.   
   Your substance-abusing daughter recently begged her boyfriend to find   
   her some drugs even though they're both in drug treatment.   
   Act now. Send Congress a message before it's too late.   
   Thank you.   
   Jim Babka   
   President   
   DownsizeDC.org   
   The Petition   
   Below is the text of the letter we will send on your behalf:   
         Please oppose HR 1528, and especially its provisions for   
   compelling Americans to inform on their friends, family, and neighbors   
   under risk of prison time if they do not. Please also inform the   
   Chairpersons of the following House committees that you will not support   
   this legislation: the Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee on Crime,   
   Terrorism and Homeland Security, and the Subcommittee on Health of the   
   Committee on Energy and Commerce.   
      
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