I am writing you today about something I consider a serious
but correctable problem. It seems you have misplaced my
honor as an American. Now, I am sure this is just an
oversight on your part but I deem it important enough
to demand answers.
First, my America is a federal republic not a democracy.
I reread the Constitution the other day and I did not
find one reference to democracy in it. So how did we become a democracy? I would like to
believe this is only a clerical error in labeling.
Surely this can be easily corrected. If i remember correctly
it used to be spelled FEDERAL REPUBLIC in case some poor
civil servant has lost the original file. If it would help
I will send you copies of my Constitution and Declaration of
Independence. I know for a fact that Senator Byrd from West
Virginia keeps one in his pocket. I am sure his staff would
gladly provide as many as necessary in this regard.
Secondly, as a citizen, I know how important my vote is.
I also know that selling that vote is against the law.
So answer me this. Why does it seem that all my elected
officials are wearing corporate logos? I have only two hands,
so how can my elected officials have their hands in so
many pockets? if I cannot sell my vote then how can you
sell yours since it belongs me by proxy? You are my elected
servant. I am not yours. Is this no longer a true statement?
enlighten me if I am wrong.
Now back to my lost honor again. My America does not start wars.
it has been my finding in my study of history that countries who
start wars usually lose them as we seem to be doing now in Iraq.
I make no mistake when stating our democratic government started
this war and in doing so, called my country's honor into question
throughout the world. This is wrong. We are supposed to be the
shining light of freedom not oppression. We are supposed to be
missionaries of freedom not lackeys of a corporate government.
Our soldiers die. Their families grieve as politicians make
high sounding speeches as they lay dead roses on their graves.
This is unacceptable to me as a citizen and former soldier.
In conclusion, America used to lead. it now bullies. America used
to be free but now we hold people in prisons without benefit of
the rule of law. Poverty and hunger daily around the world grows
worse. Now poverty and hunger rears its ugly head at home.
so I ask, as a humble American in search of his honor please
relight the torch of freedom and liberty that used to guide
my way through the dark of night. Please find my America and
bring it home.
Honorable mention
Gold trophy winner
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Love, C
