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Comments/ExplanationShort description of each part:
PARAGRAPH 1: New introduction which states our Constitutions govern us;
PARAGRAPH 2 and subparagraphs: States these Constitutions are contravened by recent federal actions, and how;
PARAGRAPH 3: TO support our Constitutions and Bill of Rights we request:
PARAGRAPH 4: Law enforcement uphold the Constitution even when asked to contravene it under new federal action;
PARAGRAPH 5: Community dialogue aruond these important issues be engaged;
PARAGRAPH 6: Law enforcement report to the City how they are acting under those federal Acts and orders which contravene our rights;
PARAGRAPH 7: Our federal representatives work to remove these contravening Acts and orders;
PARAGRAPH 8: The City supports democracy and civil liberties.
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In the first bulleted paragraph, I think the words "breaking into" should be changed to "entering". The first sets us up to accusations of bias by those who may not be in favor of this in the first place.
Editors: Point taken, and done. Carol Kessler ckessler1@earthlink.net 08/27/02 19:20:53 GMT |
I am going to show this resolution to our congressmen in Washington D.C. and let them know that constituents are mobilising in Santa Fe and will not stand for our constitution being eroded and ignored. It is imperative that out Congressmen represent the views of the people for they are elected by the people.
Vince E. 08/27/02 18:57:16 GMT |
...just a picky point...using the infinitive form of verbs weakens them. Preferred wording:
"The City of Santa Fe hereby affirms its commitment to embody democracy and to embrace and defend our inalienable rights and fundamental liberties as guaranteed by the New Mexico and U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights." Debra Oliver commonground@newmexico.com Editors: Done.
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in paragraph 2, delete the word "security", since it is being used in a militaristic and fascist context by the administration. Add
"Law enforcement, public officials, and Santa Feans engage in community dialogue on civil liberties issues, in order to promote a mutually-crafted safety and well-being for our City; " Debra Oliver commonground@newmexico.com Editorial comment: Todd & Valerie, who edited this draft, felt that the co-opting of the word 'security' by the Bush administration to mean only a *very specific kind* of security - that is, only military security, and not the long-term security conveyed by democratic institutions - should not be allowed to stand. In other words, we want to reclaim the word 'security' by a more general usage. But perhaps that is irrelevant here :) and we could go to simply "promote the safety and well-being of our city"? 08/27/02 15:24:08 GMT |