Thursday, May 24, 2007
Nervous Freedom
Has anyone heard of NATIONAL SECURITY PRESIDENTIAL DIRECTIVE/NSPD 51? This seems to allow for complete dictatorial powers given to the President in the event of a "national emergency", which-of course-is determined as such b the President himself. It was signed on the 9th of May. How concerned should we be? Is Democracy collapsing before us? Is America still the beacon of freedom its advertised to be?
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According to http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/05/20070509-12.html , "this directive establishes a comprehensive national policy on the continuity of Federal Government structures and operations and a single National Continuity Coordinator responsible for coordinating the development and implementation of Federal continuity policies. This policy establishes "National Essential Functions," prescribes continuity requirements for all executive departments and agencies, and provides guidance for State, local, territorial, and tribal governments, and private sector organizations in order to ensure a comprehensive and integrated national continuity program that will enhance the credibility of our national security posture and enable a more rapid and effective response to and recovery from a national emergency."
George W. Bush has signed the National Security Presidential Directive to advance the United States Government's fight against trafficking in persons. This policy directive follows from the President's actions taken on February 13, 2002, when he signed Executive Order 13257 to establish a Cabinet-level Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons.
Generally speaking, trafficking in persons refers to actions, often including use of force, fraud, or coercion, to compel someone into a situation in which he or she will be exploited for sexual purposes, which could include prostitution or pornography, or for labor without compensation, which could include forced or bonded labor. The United States is committed to the eradication of human trafficking both domestically and abroad.
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