From Red Tide:
While Massachusetts residents were sleeping our Legislature rushed through a bill- in response to the recent Swine flu outbreak. This bill has been on the shelf but our state government felt this was the perfect time to slip this bill through. What is the big deal about the bill- S18? It gives the Governor power to authorize the deployment and use of force to distribute supplies and materials. It gives local authorities the permission to enter private residences for investigation and to quarantine individuals. Basically during an "emergency" our state can and will declare martial law; you lose your Constitutional rights.
This bill ('An Act Relative to Pandemic and Disaster Preparation and Response in the Commonwealth') has many disturbing facets.
I put these in general terms- read the full text of the bill here.
1. the state can enter your home or business without your permission ( they don't need a confirmed illness to enter)
2. the state can require you to take medications (vaccines, etc)
3. the state can destroy your property if it is contaminated.
3. the state can see your medical records without your consent.
4. the state can restrict your movements- not allow you to leave your home
5. the state can employ the national guard, state police, local police to force compliance.
6. the state will not punish those who report individuals for non-compliance (if it is done in good faith)
If you do not comply with these orders- you can be arrested or fined or both.
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