[gaijinda]

I think we all grieve with the families of 9/11 victims. I had a few friends and collegues killed and we can only imagine the blow to the spouses, parents, children and siblings..

But I do not understand the media coverage of certain families that are pushing for the passage of this intelligence bill.

Moving forward, are not we all in this equally? Why do they have a greater say that the rest of us? How can they be so expert?

What I have read, it is being held up for two reasons:

1.) To allow the pentagon to control satellites that would be used in direct support of troops.

2.) Provisions to prove ones citizenship or green card status to get a drivers licence. Hey, I did it at renewal, why not everyone??

Both of which seem pretty common sense to me...