Adam Smith was was one only four Democrats who voted to uphold the “Patriot” Act this week. The measure in question w ould have prevented the government from looking at your library records and boo k-buying habits without a warrant.
With the final vote tied at 210-210, just one more vote from Adam Smith would h ave made the difference.
Shame on you, Adam Smith. Your constituents deserve better. The government ha s no right to investigate my intellectual habits without a warrant.
If you live in the 9th District here in Washington and want to let Rep. Smith know how you feel, yo u can email him here .
Though I live in the 8th, I lost all respect for Rep. Smith when he issued his
scathing criticism back in January of Governor Howard Dean. I’d provide a link
to it but can’t seem to find a direct sourced quote.
It’s a travesty that a Democrat from Washington voted to uphold an Act which re
duces our civil liberties. I hope the 9th is a contested race.