Joe Kennedy Op Ed in Boston Globe: Return to government by the people, for the people
How can you disagree with the guy?
by Joe Kennedy | Boston Globe
January 14, 2010
I did not get into this race for fame or money. It cuts my pay and intrudes into my private life, but I expected that. I entered because every day I see more friends out of work, struggling to support their families, and I know how to fix it. Our taxes increase, while those on entitlements live better than those working multiple jobs to support their families. This must be stopped.
Like many in Massachusetts, I am fed up with government taking money and freedoms, giving us nothing in return. Everyday when you go to work to feed your family, Congress goes to work to take more from you. I will not let that continue.
We, as a nation, invade and occupy foreign lands to protect “our interests.’’ In truth, it is because of oil. Our interests should be the men and women who have completed their mission and want to come home. I receive emails from disabled veterans thanking me for wanting to pull out of Iraq and Afghanistan because they know we cannot win. I will file legislation to bring our troops home, secure our homeland against threats, and save hundreds of billions of dollars.
Regarding healthcare, it was inevitable that both houses of Congress would vote for ObamaCare. Our government does not listen to what citizens say or feel. Politicians act without representing the people. Everyone else running supports government-run healthcare either on the state or federal level. Massachusetts small businesses and recent college graduates are suffering under a state plan they do not want or need. In Washington, I will oppose ObamaCare. Then I will get rid of government deals and anti-trust exemptions that cause our healthcare to be unaffordable and inaccessible.
Most importantly, I will file legislation to change government and make it illegal to buy votes in Congress as we have seen with the current bill. That is not right. I will ensure government by the people and for the people.
Lastly, I will fight cap and trade...
Continue at the Boston Globe
It all sounds good...
Now he will take an Oath... and we shall see if he can keep it. Blah, blah, blah... do tell me... SHOW ME!
Joe Kennedy waged a really good
campaign and helped educate many. I hope we'll see more good work from Joe in the future.
Its a shame that a national
Its a shame that a national Tea Party organization supported Brown, when there was a libertarian running.
After reading this,
I am even more proud to have voted for Joe Kennedy. I'm glad he ran :)
yep
he's common sense...