There's probably no greater threat to America as we grew up understanding it than the bill Specter is pushing. David Broder and Barney Frank might find this rather shrill, but it is truly an attempt to destroy the foundations of our government.
Call your Senators. Call your Reps. The information is here. Let them know that people are paying attention. Let them know that people care.
Really, if there's one political phone call you make this year make this one. I know it often seems like this stuff achieves nothing, but it's a quiet (in Washington, anyway) week in July. Surprise them.