Posted on 10/08/2009 4:25:37 PM PDT by Billg64
The pandemic bill passed the house today 113-36. The senate version of the bill passed the senate earlier this year unanimously.
There were approximately twenty amendments to the bill today, so I have not had a chance to look at the most recent version. The senate version allowed the declaration of martial law by simple announcement of the governor; sadly an extension of laws already on the books in this state.
At a meeting with Senator Brewer, it was suggested that an amendment be added requiring legislative or judicial review of any declaration of emergency by the governor. While this met with a tepid reception, he said he would consider such an amendment. Other than that, he basically said it was a done deal.
The bill as passed by the senate allowed for warrantless search and seizure, suppression of the right to assemble, incarceration without due process, declaration of law without the legislative process, licensing unlicensed individuals to administer medicine, release of any and all liability for any and all associated with any actions deemed necessary. The government could fine anyone refusing any ordered medical treatment up to $1000 daily and 30 days in jail. The bill allowed seizure of medical facilities, forces doctors to administer as per prescribed with threat of loss of license.
Coming soon to a state near you!
couple this with the food safety bill and we have an all out fascist government
But it’s all “for our own good” don’t you know?
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A “here we go” ping
I think I shall not post lest I get myself in trouble
Will they require it for visitors during the holidays?......
tell them you just walked in from mexico. they will let you go.
I wonder if these house members have any idea what they just did.
Moving vans in Massachusetts will be hard to come by now...
Henry Bowman, please call your office.
I guess i’m not very savvy but...HOW can they do this? isn’t it illegal to go against the constitution? where are the watch dog groups???? where is the outcry?
They are saying your constitutional rights stop when you are violating the rights of another; and the measures they are taking insure the long term rights of all. sounds like poor reasoning, but that is it.
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