Scared.

[velvetpage]

The American government has voted to do away with the central human right, the one that makes possible the defense of all the others - the right to know why one is being locked up, and to have the public know it, too. This was the issue that was the catalyst for the French Revolution.

I have no say in this whatsoever - not even a vote, since I'm not American. Some of you do. So, a link: a list of the names of those in the government who voted for it. Vote them out of office, one and all. Vote in people who will repeal this law. If you really believe in liberty, do this. The rest of the world is watching to see which Americans can still claim any measure of morality at all.

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Comments

[wyldraven.livejournal.com]

What exactly is landed-immigrant status?

[velvetpage.livejournal.com]

It's the equivalent of a green card, I think. You're not a citizen, but you've been granted the right to live in Canada, work, do business, etc, and it's the precursor to applying for citizenship.

[redeem147.livejournal.com]

I believe they've changed the name to permanent resident.

[velvetpage.livejournal.com]

No, I'm pretty sure there's a distinction between the two. You can be a landed immigrant without being a permanent resident. I think. I'll check with my dad, he's an immigration officer and would know.