  Attention all terrorists, urlLink Des Moines is open for business ! Des Moines City Council members Monday passed a resolution that opposes the Patriot Act. Congress approved the act after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. It has been criticized by civil rights activists who say it gives government authorities the ability to override constitutional rights and conduct secret investigations. "I believe this act endangers our most basic rights," said Ruth Anne Petrak, president of the Des Moines branch of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom. The Des Moines City Council adopted another topical resolution stating that the 13th amendment was "pretty good, considering. " 
