Dear President Obama and Members of the Democratic Party Leadership:
STOP trying to be reasonable with the Republicans, just STOP.
They are not bargaining in good faith, they are incapable of doing so if they want to achieve their agenda, they will take every concession you make and use it against you, and they will never act for the good of the citizens of this country.
We are in a critical time, and should you give in to the demands of cutting everything and no new revenues, particularly not on the oil industry or the ultra rich, you will be selling us all down the river of continuing depression (it's not a recession, there are over 25% unemployed), increasing foreclosures, soaring homelessness and complete loss of respect and trust by the rest of the world.
By trying to be the better person and reach a consensus, you are giving away much of the birthright of our children. Things that my parents and grandparents fought for their whole lives - decent working conditions, child labor laws, pay equity, food safety, the right to medical care, a small measure of security for old age.
What do our children and grandchildren have to look forward to in their lives in this country? Less opportunities in education, longer working hours for lower wages, inability to become homeowners, decreasing access to medical care, no option to retire?
Please, STOP, and stand for what we elected you to do. Represent us. Protect our rights and our futures.
Friday, July 1, 2011
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