1. Honduras
The excerpt below from the Wall Street Journal bothers me as a citizen of a free, democratic country. My President and the Congress continue to harass the democratic ally of Honduras.
"It appears that State's pettiness still flows from the refusal of interim president Roberto Micheletti and his cabinet, from June to December, to cave to the U.S. demand that they reinstate Mr. Zelaya. In earlier acts of pique, State stripped the U.S. visas of Mr. Micheletti, his advisers and cabinet officials and even the entire Honduran Supreme Court. Last week it yanked more visas from members of the interim government.
Insofar as Mr. Micheletti is leaving office January 27, the only explanations for this pistol-whipping would appear to be: Don't mess with Uncle Sam's regional agenda, which since April's Summit of the Americas includes overtures to Hugo Chávez, Raúl Castro and Nicaragua's Daniel Ortega.
The State Department has never explained its harsh treatment of Honduras, a democratic ally. And this latest bullying won't help U.S. credibility with other Latin leaders who might help us, as opposed to assisting the chavistas."
Wall Street Journal January 25, 2010
I've sent letters about this issue (see below) to the administration and my congressional members. No one has bothered to respond.
The Wall Street Journal has reported that the removal of President Jose Zelaya by order of the Honduran Supreme Court has incurred the wrath of your administration. I find this strange that a United States administration would interfere with another democracy. Your administration's policy contradicts the "official" position as found on the website: http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/1922.htm.
The site states:
"U.S. Policy Toward Honduras
U.S. policy toward Honduras is aimed at consolidating democracy, protecting human rights, and promoting the rule of law."
It is also disconcerting that the site continues to recognize Jose Zelaya as President:
"Principal Government Officials
President--Jose Manuel "Mel" ZELAYA Rosales"
Could you please tell me why your administration has taken this position?
August 31, 2009
I'd like to know your opinion about the democracy of Honduras and our government's condemnation of the lawful removal of former president Manuel Zelaya.
South Carolina Senator James DeMint visited Honduras and reported his views in the Wall Street Journal on October 10, 2009. I've included a copy of his article along with the Law Library of Congress August, 2009 report about Honduras.
Try as I might, I cannot find the State Department's legal opinion about the situation in Honduras as written by the State Department's legal advisor, Harold Koh. Could you please obtain a copy for me?
October 15, 2009
The voters are suspicious of our elected representatives. You seem to favor the memories of Mao and Che Guevara and are timid in dealing with dictators such as Amadinijab, Castro, Chavez and Ortega. It seems as if the tough America that defended democracy around the world has morphed into a scared sewer rat.
Why is your political tribe afraid to defend your out of touch policies?
2. Health Care
The following excerpts are from letters that I sent to my elected officials – mine as well as the ones who wrote HR 3200 – and The White House:
… according to the bill approved by the House of Representatives on July 14, 2009, it looks like whatever funds were asked for, an additional $38,800,000,000 will be required between 2010 and 2019 for Community Health Centers?
(Subtitle H -Miscellaneous, Division c - Public Health and Workforce Development, Title I - Community Health Centers, Sec. 2101, Increased Funding).
How can you justify appropriating $38 trillion over the next nine years? How will the funds for this be raised?
August 12, 2009
After reading Bill H. R. 3200, of the 111th CONGRESS 1st Session, I must admit that I feel as overwhelmed as Rep. John Conyers does. Rep. Conyers, however, has the advantage of having 2 lawyers to assist him.I'm appealing to you because you're an expert on this bill and I need your help. After looking at most of the costs identified in the bill I came to the conclusion that over a 10 year period it will cost us almost $304 trillion. That's over $30 trillion per year.
Please look at the attached summary and tell me where I went wrong. Please also tell me how the Congress expects to raise revenues for the health care program as well as the many other programs essential to the security and well-being of the United States?
August 17, 2009
I've included a copy of the Health Care Bill summary. No one bothered to answer my question about its accuracy which leads me to suspect that the figures are accurate and cannot be refuted or defended.
NOTE: If you would like a 1 page pdf. copy of the Health Care Bill summary, request it at:: ryanslament@gmail.com
3. Credibility
It seems to me that your political tribe is hell-bent on bankrupting our country. Blaming Bush doesn't cut it – that's why I voted for Obama. The lies from The White House, insane spending and political deals are frustrating and all credibility is lost.
I hope that you people will get the picture that your ivory-tower approaches are not working. The blundering, cover-ups and secrecy need to stop.
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