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Four reasons your vote is important - Rob Robinson

For better or for worse, Alabama lies outside the epicenter of the presidential campaign, its nine electoral votes comfortably categorized as “likely Republican.”  Given this, there may be a tendency among Alabamians of both parties to assume that “my vote doesn’t matter,” and tune out from the election.  I would like to suggest here, however, that political engagement—even in a “safe” state—can pay lifelong dividends, and that voting is important for the individual even when a race is noncompetitive.  Consider the following...

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"Your Rights: Civil Liberties and Surveillance" - Roger Newman

Roger_NewmanTo an unparalleled extent the government is monitoring and keeping records of our private communications.  Wiretapping and other electronic surveillance are now widespread.  Even just walking on the street is often recorded.  The dangers are obvious.   Please join us for this important talk about freedom and technology against the commands of the Constitution.

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