Chuck Muth

Chuck Muth

Putting the Public Policy Public Back in Public

(P.O. Box 17459 WASHINGTON, DC 20041-0459)

RE: THE LEFT'S PLAN TO REPEAL THE FIRST AMENDMENT

I have one thing to say... I am willing to go to jail.

As crazy as it sounds, I could end up facing jail time for contempt because I am standing up to an out-of-control Democrat Secretary of State who is trying to strip all conservatives of their First Amendment rights.

The Left is trying to make an example of me with their legal test case. If they succeed, they will have the power to SILENCE and ELIMINATE all serious political opposition to their radical agenda.

I believe this case is headed to the U.S. Supreme Court. And I need your immediate help...

My lawsuit is fighting for YOUR First Amendment rights. And if I lose, conservative groups will be wiped out...

Dear Fellow Conservative,

Will you let the Left REPEAL THE FIRST AMENDEMENT for every conservative group in America? Because that's exactly what will happen if Citizen Outreach loses its lawsuit against Harry Reid's cronies in Nevada.

Yes, Harry Reid's minions are fighting to repeal the First Amendment for me and you and all conservative groups. If they win -- if they defeat Citizen Outreach -- conservative groups from coast to coast will be wiped off the face of the map.

Why???

Because the Left is fighting to force conservative groups to disclose the most important confidential information these groups have -- the names and donations of their donors!

Releasing that private information will subject these donors to the Left's unceasing harassment. And this tactic will have a chilling effect on your First Amendment right to free speech and "to petition the government for a redress of grievances."

This legal attack is about the Left ELIMINATING all serious political opposition to its radical agenda. If they succeed, it will literally be the end of freedom in America as we know it.

Now I trust I've got your attention, let me explain exactly what our Citizen Outreach lawsuit is about. Citizen Outreach is a non-profit organization, registered as a 501(c)4, which means we can educate the public and lobby for your conservative values.

In 2010 we sent out a pair of educational mailers that pointed out a Nevada Assemblyman was a double-dipping government employee who had voted for multiple tax hikes. Everything we said was factual and documented.

At no time did we advocate for his defeat in an election -- we didn't even mention his party or the name of his opponent! And our actions have solid backing in the law.

In 1976 the Supreme Court held in the landmark Buckley v. Valeo case that as long as a non-profit did not "expressly advocate" for the election or defeat of a candidate, it had full First Amendment rights.

Looking at our mailers it is as clear as night and day that they are purely information. There's not even a whiff of express advocacy. We were just exercising our First Amendment rights.

But that wasn't good enough for the Left. They wanted to make an example of us. So the Democrat Secretary of State for Nevada proposed changes to Nevada's election laws that directly contradict the Supreme Court's ruling about "express advocacy" in Buckley... and he's applying them RETROACTIVELY!!!

The State of Nevada is trying to force me to file a campaign and expense report even though we did NO campaign work. This report would force us to not only go through a costly disclosure of all our finances and spending -- we'd also have to disclose the names and donations of our supporters!

If we cannot protect the names of our supporters, it will be the end of Citizen Outreach! Make no mistake, this lawsuit is groundless and is being executed solely for the purpose of intimidation.

The Nevada Democrats -- all friends of Harry Reid, by the way -- would love nothing more than to shut Citizen Outreach up. And they would LOVE to set a precedent that other Secretaries of State could use across the country to harass, intimidate, and silence other conservative groups.

That is what this lawsuit is about: it is about setting the Iprecedent to silence EVERY conservative group in America that dares speak out against the Left's agenda.

Now let me explain something else that should send a chill up your spine and alert you to just how far beyond the bounds of civility and reason these people are willing to go.

The tactic being used against Citizen Outreach -- leveling a punishing lawsuit that threatens to expose donors and stifle the free speech of a group -- was the EXACT SANE TACTIC used against the NAACP during the Civil Rights era of the 1950s.

Yes, racist segregationists in Alabama determined to suppress black voters sued the NAACP. They claimed the NAACP violated state business rules and demanded the NAACP hand over its donor list which would have exposed those donors to vicious political retribution.

As unbelievable as it sounds, today's Democrats are taking a page from Democrat segregationists of the 1950s to beat up on conservative groups they do not like.

This case is TOO BIG for Citizen Outreach to let the Left roll over us. Because this lawsuit isn't just about the First Amendment rights of Citizen Outreach.

It's about YOUR First Amendment rights.

It's about YOUR right to support groups that advocate your conservative values.

It's about YOUR right to do so without fear of ending up on some kind of political watch list.

Make no mistake, the Left's legal assault on us is about stifling conservative political speech, silencing viewpoints that oppose liberal policies, and maintaining control of "the narrative."

Right now when groups like Citizens Outreach communicate through the mail, it's one of the very few messages that can reach the ears of the public with NO LIBERAL SPIN. And Liberals HATE having no control.

They would love nothing more than to SHUT every group like Citizen Outreach down, including every Tea Party Group, every independent political organization, every single group that does not toe the liberal line.

And the Left will use every tactic they can to do it. Including and especially million dollar lawsuits that they can outspend us on because they are supported by taxpayer donations.

That's right. When a Secretary of State sues Citizen Outreach in what is a blatant politically motivated attack, he's going to do so on the dime of the taxpayers.

And there's no way I'm going to be able to afford to fight back without your help.

That's why I'm asking you to support Citizen Outreach's crucial lawsuit with a donation of $30, $50 or $75 today. I cannot fund the legal briefs, research, appeals, filing fees and more without the help of conservatives like you.

If you do not want the Left to strip you of your First Amendment rights, then helping us win our case must be your #1 priority. If you can send a larger donation of $100, $250, $500, $1,000 or more it would be greatly appreciated.

I have one last thing to say...

I WILL GO TO JAIL.

Yes, I will go to jail before I ever turn over Citizen Outreach's donor list. I am determined to defend our First Amendment rights even if it means a large sacrifice on my part. Of course I would much rather win this case straight up then spend time behind bars. And you can help me do that today.

Push back against the Left's bullying tactics. Support Citizen Outreach's lawsuit with at least a $30 donation today.

Sincerely,

Chuck Muth

President, Citizen Outreach

P.S. If Americans like you do not stand up and defend your First Amendment rights, they will become a DEAD LETTER!

Stand with Citizen Outreach and say no to the Left's attempt to REPEAL THE FIRST AMENDMENT for conservatives. Rush your donation of $30 or $50 to Citizen Outreach to support our historic case. I am planning on taking it all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. Thank you (CO, P.O. Box 17459 WASHINGTON, DC 20041-0459)!