Thompson Votes No On Patriot Act!

Way to go! Our very own Mike Thompson joins the minority in opposing the extension of the PATRIOT Act. I was wondering how he'd vote on that one. I'll have to say that of the rogues' gallery of state and national representatives we have in Humboldt, Thompson is probably the most acceptable one, from a libertarian standpoint anyway. Not that I'd necessarily vote for him, especially if we have a libertarian running in the race. Thompson certainly is a big government kind of guy but he does vote the right way on issues far more often than Feinstein, Boxer, Chesbro or Berg.

Not surprisingly, local Republican Chair Lori Metheny says she's disappointed with Thompson's vote and that PATRIOT is necessary to keep the country safe from terrorism. I wonder if she really believes that or if she's just being a partisan hack? Probably a little of both. I guess it doesn't matter, though. I'm sure in her mind she's supports PATRIOT because it defends our freedom, right Lori? Just like Dubya says?

"Those who forsake liberty to obtain a temporary sense of security, deserve neither liberty or security." -Ben Franklin