Blogger N.Z. Bear has posted an electronic copy of the immigration reform bill online in a format that allows readers to easily access individual parts of the very complex bill, and o post comments about it online. He explains what he did, and why:
If those who forged this "compromise" have their way, this bill will be voted on as early as Tuesday. That's a crazily short amount of time for Senators --- let alone the American public --- to review, understand, and have a voice on the substance of such a complex bill.
My hope, however, is that by presenting the bill in this form, I will help make the bill more accessible to all, and provide a central spot where commentary, criticism, and suggested improvements can be assembled. Who knows --- maybe our erstwhile leaders on Capitol Hill will take notice, and take some of our comments to heart.
This is an incredible use of the new media to empower citizens to impact the legislative process - and at a crucial time given how those pushing the legislation seem intent on doing so quickly so before the public can fully understand and weigh in on the legislation.
Read the <strike>amnesty legislation</strike> “Secure Borders, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Reform Act of 2007” here and post your comments.
All legislation should be made available in this format.
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