Is It Too Much To Ask? - Democratic Underground

NanceGreggs

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Mon Sep-17-07 09:02 PM
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Is It Too Much To Ask?

Is it too much to ask that the President of the United States be able to speak coherently, and not act like a dumb yahoo in front of the entire world?

Is it too much to ask that the Constitution be upheld by every public official who takes a solemn oath to do so, rather than devoting their tenure in office trying to find legal loopholes to get around it?

Is it too much to ask that our troops not be sent into harm’s way based on intelligence completely fabricated by those with a political agenda that has nothing to do with interests of national security?

Is it too much to ask that those same troops be afforded every possible piece of life-saving equipment while in combat, and every possible life-saving medical treatment when they return wounded and disabled?

Is it too much to ask that when billions of dollars ‘go missing’ from our treasury, somebody in power gets to the bottom of it?

Is it too much to ask that when an Administration has already failed miserably on two war-fronts, they refrain from suggesting even the remote possibility of a third?

Is it too much to ask that when an American city – an American city – is in trouble, every possible measure is taken to ensure the safety of its occupants, and its swift reconstruction?

Is it too much to ask that our government act in the interests of the citizenry first and the interests of Big Oil, Big Pharma and Big Business last?

Is it too much to ask that in the richest country on the face of the earth, no one goes bankrupt or dies as a result of a lack of basic healthcare?

Is it too much to ask that in a country of so much personal wealth, children not live their lives in abandoned cars for want of a roof over their heads?

Is it too much to ask that the separation of Church and State be adhered to and enforced, rather than obfuscated?

Is it too much to ask that elected officials who wallow in the ill-gotten gains of bribe-taking and corruption be removed from office by those of their own party who know of their behavior before national headlines force their hand?

Is it too much to ask that the pursuit of diplomacy be the first option and war be the last?

Is it too much to ask that in a time of war, military advisors be chosen on the basis of their experience and expertise, and not on their willingness to be yes men?

Is it too much to ask that the so-called Christian mouthpieces in our country focus on the unChristian-like behavior inherent in sanctioning torture instead of pumping up the volume on issues like gay marriage?

Is it too much to ask that the Attorney General of the United States be someone who can actually remember what went on under his leadership of an office meant to protect the rights of citizens, and not the personal whims of a president or a political party?

Is it too much to ask that any elected or appointed government official swear to tell the truth under threat of perjury instead of demanding back-room, off-the-record discussions before agreeing to speak?

Is it too much to ask that taxpayers’ dollars be spent on our own nation first before a single penny is allocated to destroying someone else’s nation?

Is it too much to ask that the words executive privilege not be accepted as an excuse for hiding the truth?

Is it too much to ask that our elected representatives act in the best interests of their country rather than the special interests of their party?

Is it too much to ask that the Land of the Free go from a tearful remembrance of what we were, and go back to being who we are?

The truth is that it is too much to ask, because it should be demanded as our right and our due as American citizens.

No more asking, no more begging, no more pleading – it is time to demand what is ours, and throw out the neocon bums who say otherwise.

This Land is our Land, and it belongs to the citizens who respect its laws and revere its concept of freedom. And anyone who says different can start packing their bags NOW - and I'll personally give them a lift to the airport.