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A Letter to the President

Joseph1306 Wrote: Sep 15, 2009 11:33 PM
Politician versus Statesman

A Statesman represents the people he/she is responsible for. Not necessarily the party line, but what is TRUELY believed to be in the best interest of the people short and long term in accordance with the Constitution.

A Politician is someone who gets drunk with the power and serves themselves while in office; making decisions based on favors owed and favors gained.

Freedom of speech AFFORDS citizens to use their voice. Being a Statesman OBLIGATES representatives to stand up and tell the truth...like the honorable Joe Wilson.

As a combat veteran who EARNED my right to freedom of speech, I have one question, why go with a federal healthcare system when the CURRENT healthcare system...
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