Letter sent to the Democratic National Committee (by email, blog and regular mail) in response to a fundraising drive.
November 29, 2005
Greetings,
Today I received a copy of the Bill Clinton fundraising drive letter asking for my support. I will gladly support the democratic party, WHEN the democrats start "to boldly stand up for what we believe in".
I do not see democrats boldly standing up to the GOP to press for accountability in the wars in Iraq AND Afghanistan. Where are these billions of dollars going, and why haven't we restored the water and electricity that our military leaders destroyed at the start of the occupation, almost 3 years ago?
Why haven't you stood up to the avalanche of injustices surrounding hurricane Katrina, starting with the evacuation (lack of) effort and continuing with the harassment of the surviving citizens of New Orleans?
Why haven't you stood up to speak out against the corporatization of the US health care system, education system, prison system, security systems, news and media agencies and even the voting system of this country? And don't even get me started on the military industrial complex!
Where were the democrats in investigating voting irregularities in Florida, Ohio, Wisconsin and other states during the 2004 election where exit polls showed Kerry with a clear margin of victory, but Diebold voting machines provided different results, in favor of Republicans?
Why aren't Democrats taking a stand against the clear inequality of the justicial system, which makes being poor and Black illegal in this country? Further, why are more Black men going to jail than to college? And, in the very least, call for a moratorium on all death penalty executions, until we are 100% certain we are not murdering innocent people, and that the ultimate punishment is being handed out equitably. I know once this process begins, America will be starting down the road to permanently ending this most heinous of punishments.
Why aren't the Dems taking a stand on immigration? A country of immigrants should not be jailing and deporting people who are pursuing the same things we call the American Dream.
Why aren't the Dems boldly standing up to the Republicans, allowing them to use gays, immigrants, Muslims and crime (which has been declining since the late 70s) as means to scapegoat and distract voters away from the real issues: skyrocketing health care costs (to the benefit of the health care and pharmaceutical industries), skyrocketing fuel prices (to the benefit of the oil industry), skyrocketing corporate profits (to the benefit of the CEOs and wealthy shareholders), and a skyrocketing gap between the rich and poor. I can see why the labor unions have decided not to automatically support the democratic candidates, since the democrats are no longer automatically supporting their interests (same goes for Blacks and the South).
I am waiting for the democrats to push for ratification of the Kyoto Treaty, to live up to pledges for international develoment aid; fully fund the UN and the UN initiative to fight HIV, Malaria and TB; get some backbone and say what you feel, not what you think will get you elected. And do so Boldly! Convince the American population, the poor, the middle class, the Democratic Base that prohibiting gay marriage will not save them money on health care and energy costs, that public education is a fundamental right and all Americans must have the best possible education this country, with all its riches, can afford, the best in the world!
I have had enough of the finger pointing, we need ACTION, we need the same courage the Texas legislators showed when they fled the state to prevent a vote on redistricting. We need to see the backbone that Congressman Murtha showed when he called for the immediate withdrawal of troops from Iraq. We need to stop teaching our children that problems can only be solved through violence, rather than through negotiations and compromise, which is what the rush to war in Iraq did. We need to recognize that the US presence in Iraq, from day one, has served only to increase terrorism in the world and make us less safe. We need leaders who will fight for those who do not have the financial resources, skills, or ability to stand up for themselves.
When you, The Democratic Party, have done this, I will send you a check.
Thank you
November 29, 2005
Greetings,
Today I received a copy of the Bill Clinton fundraising drive letter asking for my support. I will gladly support the democratic party, WHEN the democrats start "to boldly stand up for what we believe in".
I do not see democrats boldly standing up to the GOP to press for accountability in the wars in Iraq AND Afghanistan. Where are these billions of dollars going, and why haven't we restored the water and electricity that our military leaders destroyed at the start of the occupation, almost 3 years ago?
Why haven't you stood up to the avalanche of injustices surrounding hurricane Katrina, starting with the evacuation (lack of) effort and continuing with the harassment of the surviving citizens of New Orleans?
Why haven't you stood up to speak out against the corporatization of the US health care system, education system, prison system, security systems, news and media agencies and even the voting system of this country? And don't even get me started on the military industrial complex!
Where were the democrats in investigating voting irregularities in Florida, Ohio, Wisconsin and other states during the 2004 election where exit polls showed Kerry with a clear margin of victory, but Diebold voting machines provided different results, in favor of Republicans?
Why aren't Democrats taking a stand against the clear inequality of the justicial system, which makes being poor and Black illegal in this country? Further, why are more Black men going to jail than to college? And, in the very least, call for a moratorium on all death penalty executions, until we are 100% certain we are not murdering innocent people, and that the ultimate punishment is being handed out equitably. I know once this process begins, America will be starting down the road to permanently ending this most heinous of punishments.
Why aren't the Dems taking a stand on immigration? A country of immigrants should not be jailing and deporting people who are pursuing the same things we call the American Dream.
Why aren't the Dems boldly standing up to the Republicans, allowing them to use gays, immigrants, Muslims and crime (which has been declining since the late 70s) as means to scapegoat and distract voters away from the real issues: skyrocketing health care costs (to the benefit of the health care and pharmaceutical industries), skyrocketing fuel prices (to the benefit of the oil industry), skyrocketing corporate profits (to the benefit of the CEOs and wealthy shareholders), and a skyrocketing gap between the rich and poor. I can see why the labor unions have decided not to automatically support the democratic candidates, since the democrats are no longer automatically supporting their interests (same goes for Blacks and the South).
I am waiting for the democrats to push for ratification of the Kyoto Treaty, to live up to pledges for international develoment aid; fully fund the UN and the UN initiative to fight HIV, Malaria and TB; get some backbone and say what you feel, not what you think will get you elected. And do so Boldly! Convince the American population, the poor, the middle class, the Democratic Base that prohibiting gay marriage will not save them money on health care and energy costs, that public education is a fundamental right and all Americans must have the best possible education this country, with all its riches, can afford, the best in the world!
I have had enough of the finger pointing, we need ACTION, we need the same courage the Texas legislators showed when they fled the state to prevent a vote on redistricting. We need to see the backbone that Congressman Murtha showed when he called for the immediate withdrawal of troops from Iraq. We need to stop teaching our children that problems can only be solved through violence, rather than through negotiations and compromise, which is what the rush to war in Iraq did. We need to recognize that the US presence in Iraq, from day one, has served only to increase terrorism in the world and make us less safe. We need leaders who will fight for those who do not have the financial resources, skills, or ability to stand up for themselves.
When you, The Democratic Party, have done this, I will send you a check.
Thank you
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