Monday, October 20, 2008
In response to Dan Thompson's column on Ralph Nader (Oct. 20), people can look to see what is still on the table since the Democrats took over in 2006. Endless war, threats to Iran, nuclear and coal power, corporate welfare and inadequate health care reform.
I would argue there is still little difference between the Republicans and Democrats in this election except minor tactical policy changes. Look at the larger picture and people can see what the Democrats have not done, and I would encourage them to look into the Nader/Gonzalez ticket as a viable alternative.
Nader would end the war in Iraq, adopt a single-payer health plan, cut the wasteful military budget, enact a living wage of $10 per hour, promote solar power first and crackdown on corporate crime.
For those who argue that Nader's campaign does not have a purpose, it does. He actually represents change, instead of just hoping for it.
— — James Baker is a freshman from Coppell, Texas.
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Letter: How Ralph Nader actually represents change
Good luck, Nader!
Letter: How Ralph Nader actually represents change
The debates between McPalin and O'Biden are sterile platitudes that are scripted by the spin doctors who direct the subject matter to the most popular concern of the day. The debate commission is charged with keeping our two party system just that. The two party system. Thus silencing voices of dissent. We need to think outside the box, or become the drones they want. Both candidates vote for the bailout, excuse me, "Rescue Package", did not object to granting, "Prince Henry", extensive powers over the economy, both plan to keep a military presence in the middle east, to direct the distribution of the resource produced in that part of the world, (oil), they both represent corporate interests, (Men behind the curtain), the whole issue is "Business as usual". I just don't see an appreciable difference. Vote Sanity, Vote Nader.
Letter: How Ralph Nader actually represents change
You are right in that the Democrats and Republicans are increasingly becoming the same party. That is a valid concern. However, Nader's platform does not cure all the ills of those two parties. How does he plan to fund the living wage? In an already down economy with layoffs occurring regularly what is going to get employers to pay more to the employees they can keep? Is he suggesting an immediate end to the war in Iraq. Where is the sound logic in that? The best military minds agree that that could only lead to catastrophe. Promoting solar power is certainly positive but only if it is done with the realization that we will still need other energy sources to continue to support our current energy needs.
Nader has good ideas, and due to the fact that he won't get elected, he doesn't have to worry about funding them. In a country and economy of this size even good change takes time and money.
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