Earlier this month, Supervisor Bill Bogard (Sugarland Run, VA) introduced a draft proposal that would curb light use in Loudoun. Elizabeth Alvarez, associate director of Dark Sky International, an Arizona-based group pushing for the light ban, explains: "We try to teach people when, where and how much light they should be using for energy and environmental reasons." Huh? Leave it to a dimwit to protest something as harmless as light.

Thankfully, Supervisor Eugene Delgaudio (Sterling, VA) has taken the lead against this nazi-style proposal. "With this act, women are not safe and we might as well call it the ‘Kidnappers Enhancement Act,’" says Delgaudio.

If this can happen in Loudoun County, it can happen anywhere. After all, the group trying to steal this basic property right is based in Arizona.

Every once in a while, a radical proposal comes along that is so ridiculous, yet also so incredibly dangerous to property rights (and in this case, the safety of everyone), that we have an opportunity to kill it before it spreads. WE MUST KILL THIS ONE!

**Action to Take**

1. Call Supervisor Bill Bogard and tell him TO STOP THE IDIOCY! He and his fellow "supervisors" have NO RIGHT to tell a property owner when, where, and how they can light their homes! Loudon County Board of Supervisors: (703) 777-0204. Also, you may email Bill Bogard at bogardb@erols.com. Let him have it!

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The House of Representatives, by a 310-113 vote, passed the "Arming Pilots Against Terrorism Act" (H.R. 4635). Not only did this vital security bill pass overwhelmingly, but it passed without many of the terrible provisions that were added to it in the Transportation Committee.

H.R. 4635, as passed, would allow ANY PILOT to carry a firearm in the cockpit—not the ridiculous, previously proposed 2% of pilots nationwide. In addition, the two-year "test" rule was removed from the bill, which means that once pilots begin carrying guns, they will not be rendered unarmed and vulnerable to terrorists by anti-gun politicians years from now.

The fight now moves on to the Senate, where Rep. Bob Smith’s (R-NH) "Arming Pilots Against Terrorism and Cabin Defense Act of 2002" (S. 2554) is waiting for a vote. The Senate, however, will prove a tougher pass for this potentially lifesaving piece of legislation.

Unfortunately, INEXPLICABLY, President Bush IS OPPOSED to allowing our brave men and women in the skies adequately defend their aircraft and their passengers. He has come out AGAINST the bill. And with Bush standing in the way, it will be very difficult to have a positive outcome in the Senate. Is the President scared of the anti-gun leftists? If that’s the case, then instead of championing the battle cry "let’s roll," he seems to be sending the message: "Let’s roll over."

This is NOT the time for politicking and caving to the anti-gun lobby! Every day that passes with America’s pilots unarmed, is another day of vulnerability. President Bush and your Senators NEED TO HEAR FROM YOU!

**Action to Take**

1. Call both of your Senators and DEMAND that they support S. 2554. Allowing pilots to carry firearms is one of the most common sense measures we can take to prevent terrorism in the sky. Senate Switchboard: (202) 224-3121.

2. Call the White House and urge President Bush to support armed airline pilots. White House Switchboard: (202) 456-1414.

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The House Resources Committee recently passed H.R. 4840, the "Sound Science for Endangered Species Act (ESA) Planning Act of 2002." The bill requires the federal government to rely on field-tested and empirical data in making major decisions under ESA. Sound, peer-reviewed science will now be required before listing a certain species as "endangered." Though this seems like common sense, such guidelines currently do not apply when it comes to ESA.

This is a small victory in a battle where we have had very few victories, if any at all. The fight will now move on to the full House of Representatives. We must urge our Representatives to support H.R. 4840!

**Action to Take**

1. Call your Representative and urge him to support H.R. 4840. The Endangered Species Act has run roughshod over far too many families, farms and ranches. House Switchboard: (202) 225-3121.

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The fight between President Bush and the United Nations over whether or not U.S. peacekeepers would be immune from the U.N.’s International Criminal Court has ended…for now. The President, to his credit, had already unsigned the ICC treaty that Clinton had signed in the eleventh hour before he left office. Still, the U.N. is claiming jurisdiction over the U.S., despite the fact that our Senate has never ratified the treaty. The fiercely anti-America U.N. wants to start rounding up U.S. troops, dignitaries, and citizens for prosecution, whether the U.S. takes part in the ICC or not.

President Bush initially demanded that U.S. forces abroad be granted permanent immunity from this kangaroo court. If not, Bush vowed to start pulling American troops out of peacekeeping operations. After weeks of playing chicken with the U.N., Bush backed off his demand, and settled for a measly one-year term of immunity. Once that year expires, it could be open season for the U.N. on our brave men and women overseas.

Fortunately, reliable sovereignty champion Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX), has introduced a bill that would give permanent immunity to U.S. citizens and soldiers from the U.N. court. "The American Servicemember and Citizen Protection Act of 2002" (H.R. 4169) simply states: "The International Criminal Court is not valid with respect to the United States." The bill is currently in the House International Relations Committee.

We must get this bill passed as soon as possible! Without this bill, in one year, rogue nations could begin targeting Americans through the ICC. Act NOW!

**Action to Take**

1. Call Chairman of the House International Relations Committee, Henry Hyde, and urge him to support H.R. 4169. He needs to take a strong, vocal stand against the ICC, and help garner support for this vital bill. Chairman Hyde: (202) 225-4561.

2. Call your Representative and urge him or her to support H.R. 4169. House Switchboard: (202) 225-3121.

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