[CPEO-MEF] Time to stop........

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From: StellaVB@aol.com
Subject: Time to stop........
Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2001 15:05:44 EDT
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I have been sitting patiently and waiting for the outcome of the Sept. 
11th 
activities.  I have talked with the Camp Bonneville BRAC coordinator 
questioning what effect, if any, that day would have on base closures.  
I was 
relieved to hear it would not have any effect.

After reading the postings on CPEO's listserver I have major concerns 
regarding bills that have language inserted under the wire.  It is 
obvious 
that everyone's attention is focused on the global issues regarding 
terrorist 
activities.  Terrorists strike when least expected and do so on the sly. 
 
The last thing we need in our government regarding laws passed are these 
same 
type tactics.  I may be stretching the definition of terrorist tactics 
by 
suggesting such a thing (inserting language under the wire or on the 
sly) 
when laws are being written or when they hit the floors for approval but 

maybe it's time to start addressing this activity.

It is time all agencies, special groups and elected officials quit using 
such 
tactics.  They have never been appropriate in the past and given the 
devastating consequences of September 11th, such tactics are even more 
abhorrent.

Sincerely,
Stella Bourassa

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