Minute of the New England Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends
Approved August 6, 2003
Recognizing our continuing concern about the curtailment of civil liberties in our country, the New England Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends minutes its opposition to the USA Patriot Act. This act reflects a spirit of fear and mistrust that is the antithesis of the spirit of love to which God calls all of us. Our true security comes from building a just society.
Friends are urges to call their elected representatives to encourage them to work actively to repeal the USA Patriot Act and to seek to protect the fundamental rights of all people. Friends are also urged, as occasions may arise, to support those in their communities who suffer the consequences of this law.