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Vote against leaders who would harm future
The Gazette Opinion Staff
Apr. 20, 2011 11:13 am
The American middle class was a result of the 1930s Great Depression and World War II. People wanted a better life for their children than they had experienced and they did they heavy lifting to make that dream possible. Many people grew very rich as a result.
Now the rich have decided there is no place at the table for the middle class. They have purchased the leadership of a major political party (Republican) to make sure there is no place for the middle class.
They want to privatize Social Security and turn it over to the big business and Wall Street. They want to turn health care over to insurance companies.
To ensure a better life for our children and grandchildren, we must remove these people from office. Between now and the next election, watch and listen to your representatives in Congress.
Ask yourself if the legislation they propose is in your best interest and vote accordingly.
Jay B. Levsen
Cedar Rapids
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