More on Ashcroft's tech record: http://www.politechbot.com/cgi-bin/politech.cgi?name=ashcroft But I wonder who really believes Ashcroft is being absolutely genuine in his responses to Feinstein? -Declan On Thu, Jan 18, 2001 at 10:55:10AM -0500, Matthew Gaylor wrote:
I happened to catch some of the confirmation hearings on CSPAN last night. Of particular interest was John Ashcroft's responses to Dianne Feinstein's, (D-Calif.) questions. Basically Ashcroft stated that both Brady and the assault weapon bill are constitutional and that he supported their continuance. He said something to the effect that "We need to move forward on these issues". He also mentioned that he favored closing the "gun show loophole" (A view shared by Republican sellouts).
On both 1st and 4th amendment issues, John Ashcroft has one of the worst records on Capital Hill. Ashcroft sponsored the "Methamphetamine Anti-Proliferation Act" would have criminalized certain drug- and drug policy- related discussions on the Internet, and would have allowed police to conduct secret searches of homes, with the residents never being informed before or after that the police were there.
It is my opinion that Yale grad Ashcraft is a phony conservative (aside from the abortion issue) and phony constitutionalist.
Please visit http://www.StopJohnAshcroft.org today and help stop the appointment of John Ashcroft as Attorney General -- or, just call the Congressional Switchboard at (202) 224-3121, twice, have them transfer you to each of your two Senators in turn, and urge they vote "no" on the Ashcroft appointment.
Regards, Matt-
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