There is new legislation currently sitting on Capitol Hill that is potentially disastrous. If passed, it would alter your pastors' right to free speech and prevent them from speaking out on the critical issues we face as a nation. S.B. 1 and H.R. 4682 are aimed at regulating pastors and conservative groups by classifying them as "lobbyists" - which in turn would require them to register with the government. This law would be a direct restriction of free speech since this new definition of "lobbyist" would include public interest organizations, churches, and other non-profit groups who strive to influence public opinion - in any way. The ACLJ will not rest until we see these bills stopped in their tracks. Please read the form below carefully and declare your membership with the ACLJ by adding your name to our Petition of Protest.
http://www.aclj.org/Petition/Default.aspx?SC=3247&AC=1
More info available at the American Center for Law & Justice website at www.aclj.org!
2007-01-30 03:33:46 · 3 answers · asked by newfsdrool 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No matter what you believe, your rights to free speech are threatened - take action!
2007-02-01 12:00:55 · update #1
How would this pjrevent speech? Other lobbyists still have free speech, do they not?
A group that tries to influence public policy by appealling to lawmakers is just that--a lobbying group. Why should religious or conservative groups be exempt from the rules that govern lobbying? After all, if you are going to play the game, you have to play by the rules.
2007-01-30 05:00:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Thank you for that....
I tried saying this same thing a week ago but the moderators removed it from here. I listen to Jay Sekulow Live every day in my car......and I am a card carrying member of the aclj....
Praise God
2007-01-30 04:32:31 · answer #2 · answered by primoa1970 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you're right on, dear!
2007-02-07 03:38:18 · answer #3 · answered by Pivoine 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋