Number
010797
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. RICHARDS
Title
Resolution encouraging Wisconsin's U.S. Congressional delegation to pursue alternatives in the fight against terrorism, which respect and preserve civil liberties as well as address the needs of victimized people so that the threat of terrorism at home and abroad can be diminished.
Analysis
This resolution encourages Wisconsin's U.S. Congressional delegation to pursue alternatives in the fight against terrorism, which respect and preserve civil liberties as well as address the needs of victimized people so that the threat of terrorism at home and abroad can be diminished.
Body
Whereas, All elected officials are sworn to uphold the Constitution and the Bill of Rights of the United States of America, which guarantee citizens certain rights and civil liberties; and
Whereas, Among the rights and civil liberties of citizens, which elected officials are most fundamentally sworn to uphold are the freedom of speech and the right to assemble, debate and petition the government; and
Whereas, In the aftermath of the tragic events of September 11, 2001, efforts to combat and prevent terrorism have the potential to erode these guaranteed rights and civil liberties; and
Whereas, Although it is imperative that the tools needed to combat and prevent terrorism at home and abroad are provided to the federal Department of Justice and the intelligence agencies, in the words of U.S. Senator Russell D. Feingold of Wisconsin, "It is also crucial that civil liberties in this country be preserved, otherwise, the terrorists will win the battle against American values without firing another shot"; and
Whereas, Efforts to combat and prevent terrorism, which also address the needs of victimized people, help to diminish the threat of terrorism at home and abroad; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Council, as elected officials for the City of Milwaukee, encourage our federal Congressional delegation to pursue alternatives in the fight against terrorism that respect and preserve the rights and civil liberties of citizens; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Common Council encourages our U.S. Senators and Representatives to pursue measures that will also address the needs of victimized people so that the threat of terrorism at home and abroad can be diminished.
Requestor
Drafter
LRB01460
RGP
10/10/01