Thursday, January 20, 2005

A House Divided

Now is a really good time to write to the president and remind him why you didn't vote for him. No, I mean right NOW. I'm just sayin, is all.

1 comment:

Lillian said...

President Bush,

Respectfully, I write you today to address some concerns. Hearing that you want to ensure that you are aware of issues of both the folks who voted for you & the folks who didn’t – I’m writing to you as one of the latter.

I am disturbed by your introduction of faith as a driving force for your policies, evident both in your speech content on why we are in Iraq (freedom is a divine gift from God, yes, but through whom?), and the way you are addressing domestic issues, such as gay marriage. To be more clear, as a Christian, you are not reflecting the values that Christ espoused. There is little tolerance in your actions and an overweening arrogance that is apparent in your every action.

Beyond that, I find that your struggles to resolve the Social Security Crisis are walking the country into bounty for only financial advisers, not for the people who involuntarily give each week, from their paychecks, to ensure a secure future. Your vision there is lacking – as recently as the 1960’s, the elderly were living largely in poverty. Social Security has changed the face of the nation & I am dismayed that you aren’t taking an approach that would secure funds for those who contribute.

Finally, I feel uncomfortable with the level of secrecy & duplicity, not to mention shying away from accountability that your administration exhibits on a daily basis. Admit your mistakes, stand for what you believe in without resorting to smug, self-conscious congratulations.

You were elected with the most votes of any president of the U.S. and by the narrowest margin. Your opponent garnered the second most votes of any presidential candidate. You do not have a mandate, do not “spend it” – whether it’s your style or not.

Regards,
Lillian Bennett