In the spirit of Veterans Day, a revolutionary election, and a society that is now more reflective, I pose this question, “Why Billy; Why?”
I did ask Donald. I questioned George. I queried Dick; I sought answers from my representatives.
While the system shows us change is possible, I acknowledge it is slow. I believe we cannot be solely celebratory. We must remember there is much work to be done and if we, as individuals, do not do it, who will? If each of us does not choose to begin independently of what others, think, say, do, or feel, who will start the process. We must believe and act on our beliefs.
The war is not yet over. The issues still haunt us. Health care, wages, Social Security, voters’ rights, election dilemmas, immigration issues, and education are all beckoning. Please heed their call. Please contact Congress; call your neighbors. Speak to your friends, your family, and familiars. Write to anyone and everyone. We never know who might be reading our words.
I invite you to join in this domestic deliverance. The struggle did not end on Election Day or with the Rumsfeld resignation. Please continue to Call for Change.
Please reflect; ponder this presentation, Why Billy Why?
I realize, and hope we all accept, there is still need, a desire for answers.
Review the References. Choose your position. Pursue, as you will . . .
- Health, A Right or a Privilege For The Few ©, Betsy L. Angert. BeThink.org
- General Information on the Minimum Wage. The Economic Policy Institute.
- An introduction to Social Security. The Economic Policy Institute.
- Introduction To Federal Voting Rights Laws. United States Department of Justice
- Keeping the Voting Clean, By Richard L. Hasen. New York Times. November 11, 2006
- It is the Economy [or Education], Stup**! ©, Betsy L. Angert. BeThink.org
- Bush immigration plan has new chance, By Dave Montgomery. Detroit Free Press. November 12, 2006
- MoveOn 2006
Betsy L. Angert
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