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Author Tim Ferriss has released an important message that he says is sure to be controversial and somewhat divisive, but it may also be the most important 20 minute video clip any U.S. citizen will watch in our lifetime.

I will copy much of Ferriss’ important message below. Normally I wouldn’t duplicate someone else’s content to such an extent, but in an effort to spread this important message as quickly as possible, I think it is necessary:

“Those who can give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.”
–Benjamin Franklin

What Every American Needs to Know (and Do) About FISA Before Tuesday, July 8th from Tim Ferriss on Vimeo.
Trouble viewing? Click here.

Tomorrow, July 8th, could mark the beginning of official condoning of warrantless surveillance of law-abiding citizens in the US, not to mention foreign nationals. I am not an alarmist and believe in qualified surveillance with process — this is different. I’ve done the homework.

The above is an 18-minute interview that I just finished with Daniel Ellsberg, famous for releasing the Pentagon Papers to the New York Times in 1971. His actions are often credited with helping end not only the Nixon presidency but also the Vietnam War. He consulted for the Kennedy Administration after receiving a PhD. from Harvard in Economics and served in the Pentagon under Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara.

Remember that part of lifestyle design is creating a good environment for you and those you care for. Central to this is preventing dangerous laws — the rules of your environment — from coming into existence. This is not about being political. It’s about being responsible. There are Republicans in Congress who oppose this bill, so it shouldn’t be written off as leftist propaganda.

In the video above, I interview Ellsberg to learn what every American needs to know — and do in the next 24 hours — about the new FISA (Foreign Information and Surveillance Act) amendments. The interview, and below partial transcription, answers questions like…

-I don’t have anything to hide. How does this affect me?

-What if this type of surveillance is what has prevented another 9/11 from happening?

-What are common inaccuracies about FISA reported in the media?

Please watch it.

Find below how you can make a real impact in less than 60 seconds. Every person counts — the Senators who will vote are watching the numbers. 41 Senators can block the bill, and it’s not too late.

There are precious few hours left to take action, but I feel very strongly that this is an exceptionally important issue for each and every one of you to take a stance on. If you happen to read this in time, please watch this video to learn about the threat to U.S. freedom and the 4th Amendment of the Constitution, which protects our individual privacy.

Spend 1-2 minutes to visit the links Tim shared and make your voice heard:

1. ALL AMERICANS: Go to the EFF website here and put in your zipcode to find your Senator’s phone number. Call them and read the short script on the same page. If no answer, click the link at the bottom of the page to e-mail them.
(Tell others verbally to go to “www.eff.org” and click “take action”)

2. OBAMA SUPPORTERS: Go to My.BarackObama.com here and join the group requesting he oppose (as he did earlier) the amendment. This takes about 30 seconds. I suggest changing “ListServ” in the bottom right to “Do not receive e-mails.”
(Tell others verbally to search “obama please vote no” on Google and My.BarackObama.com will be in the top 3 results, currently #1)

I encourage you to Cast Your Whole Vote to prevent American freedom and privacy from being taken from us. If you are a voter, contact your Senator and tell them to protect the Constitution. Share this video with anyone you can—friends, family, Digg & StumbleUpon buddies. Do whatever is in your power and make a difference within your sphere of influence.

Freedom forever!

[via: What Every American Needs to Know (and Do) About FISA Before Tuesday]