mhr
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Thu Jul-15-04 10:53 PM
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Letter To The Kerry Campaign |
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Hi All,
This week the Kerry campaign asked each of us to share our story with them. You can find my letter to the campaign below.
I would encourage everyone to share your personal thoughts with Senator Kerry via the following link:
www.johnkerry.com/onlinehq/mediacorps/yourstory.php .
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Dear Mr Kerry,
I used to believe in the American dream - stay out of trouble, get an education, serve your country, and work hard with success virtually guaranteed.
I used to believe that this country was for everyone not just the wealthy and powerful.
I used to believe that our institutions mattered and that they represented a tradition of honesty and integrity not a haven for partisan politics and special interests.
I used to believe that we could make a difference in the world by example not through lies, threats, torture and war.
I no longer believe.
Now unemployed for four years, I have come to understand that America is a sham, nothing more than a racket for the ultra-wealthy to extract their pound of flesh from people like myself. Once exploited, we become little more than roadkill on the corporate super highway - discarded like yesterday's news.
The America that I grew up believing in is dead, replaced by cabal of avarice, deceit and deception all designed to benefit those who have at the expense of those that have not.
I honestly don't know you Mr. Kerry and can say that you are not speaking to the issue that matters most to me, a fair and equitable America.
A nation that understands we are stronger when all citizens share the fruits of our collective work and sacrifice. A nation that emphasizes our shared experience and beliefs. An America that puts people before profits, nation before corporation, and society before economy.
Maybe you can make a change. I hope that to be true. Many of us would like to believe again.
Sincerely,
MHR
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Thu Jul-15-04 11:07 PM
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1. EXCELLENT letter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wish it were a Petition style letter |
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so I could add my name to the end of it too. You said most of what I'm feeling.
Were you able to send it straight to Kerry? I've been to his website, browsed through the forums, posted a couple times but, it's just not "getting the job done" for me. I don't know where everyone's heads are but it's like those that live closer to the bottom of the economic "food chain" don't get a wink or a nod.
I ask myself, do the Dems actually WANT my vote or not? Am I going to be better off if they win or george stays?
I hope Kerry at least gets some serious change started...I'll give him a chance...if not, I'm changing parties or I just won't vote anymore. :(
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Thu Jul-15-04 11:11 PM
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2. Presumably The Link Goes To Someone Actually Reading The Input |
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I would hope that the better letters get to Kerry through his staff.
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Thu Jul-15-04 11:31 PM
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3. Me too. But sending it in to their campaign handlers is better than not |
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not sending it at all. WTG!
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Fri Jul-16-04 04:33 AM
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Fri Jul-16-04 06:18 AM
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5. Second Kick For Exposure |
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Fri Jul-16-04 08:21 AM
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I feel the same way. But, the simple fact is that most people don't want to hear it. We are not supposed to feel that way. We are supposed to be ecstatic, not doubtful (but with a little hope).
I, too, have been pondering my future actions as it relates to political affiliation and voting.
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Fri Jul-16-04 04:03 PM
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7. Hi Democratreformed - Thanks For Your Comments |
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I call it the way I see it.
Sorry if it offends anyone.
After enduring the indignity of two corporate downsizings and no job for the last 4 years, I think I undestand what a Republican America means.
If that irks the established democrats, then so be it.
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