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5mg, 88A-P
P. O. Box 191
Lincolndale, NY 10540
October 22, 1991
The President
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D. C. 20500
Dear Mr. President:
I strongly oppose federal tax funding for abortions for the reasons below:
An abortion is NOT a women's rights issue. It IS a moral issue, with no
religious connotation. It is based on human ethics and one's conscience. A
woman should not have the right to abort a life at will; she does possess the
right and obligation to prevent such a catastrophic occurrence, very basic and
simple. I am a strong believer in preventive medicine.
As a male, I have been an advocate for women's rights long before the national
movement. Women's morals have been denied and violated by unscrupulous female
activists, blinded by misconception, deceit, power and by irresponsible leaders
under the banner of "women's rights".
The lack of self control, abstention and/or the use of contraceptives is grossly
irresponsible and degrading; it proves one merely succumbs to an act of animal
impulse rather than the use of man's/woman's super human intellect. Sad isn't
it!
In any event, I strongly oppose any of my tax dollars being used to encourage
individuals to acquiesce to their sexual follies and selfish gratification by
providing a free ride. I am referring to women who have engaged in singular or
multiple abortions within a year or two. Since abortion has become legal, though
immoral, and these individuals enjoy this lifestyle of promiscuity, passion and
the follies that go along with it, let them pay their own price tag and not the
murder. moral, conscientious tax payer who would technically become an accessory to
I believe all legislators should take a hard intellectual look at this simple
degrading situation. One does not need to be an intellect to come to a healthy
conclusion. It is not the male in this case playing the role of the devil's
advocate, but the women's movement itself that is responsible by irresponsible
leaders under the guise of women's rights.
Respectfully yours,
Joseph J. Porcelli
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SAG122
Gerard J. Valk
7 Old Quarry Road
Cedar Grove,
New Jersey 07009
October 29, 1991
President George Bush
The White House
Washington, D.C.
Dear President Bush:
I am not the usual "letter-writer" to elected public
officials, however my concern regarding the current economic
crisis in our land has reached a level that it can no longer
be contained. I, and (I think) almost all of the American
people believe in the American political system. It has
become increasingly more obvious that we can't believe in
most of our politicians. Recent events in the Congress and
Sénate clearly indicate to us that these great governing
bodies may be incapable of dealing with the enormous issues
of the 1990s. We have seen that their primary concerns have
been political positioning, satisfying special interest
groups, disruption of the normal process of government, and
an over-riding effort to be re-elected.
We, the People, have a distinct sense that government is
no longer of the people, by the people, and certainly not
for the people. The general good of the people no longer
seems to be the primary concern of our government. If it
were so, there would be a clear indication to us that our
very real needs are being addressed and solutions to our
problems are being sought.
If the United States is to continue to be a vital world
influence for democracy and the free-enterprize form of
government, it is essential that we get our own economic
house in order. The day-to-day monetary crisis that we are
facing in this great rich country of ours seems to be
understood and evident to everyone in the land, except our
government. With each passing day, the reports of
additional lay-offs, and projected cutbacks in industry and
government only add to the lack of fiscal confidence we
already feel.
October 29, 1991
President George Bush
Page Two
I would, sincerely, propose that the time has come to hear
us, the America people; and not the "advisors and experts"
whose views and opinions do not seem to reflect the real
crisis we are facing. Basic economic principals tell us
that our Cities, our States, our Social and Cultural
Agencies, our Educational System, our Health System, our
Financial Institutions and our individual families are in
very deep fiscal trouble.
Mr. President, you and your staff were absolutely brilliant
in dealing with the Iraq and Kuwait crisis. Please address
this crisis with as much urgency, expertise, and commitment.
The stability of the MiddleEast is important, the financial
stability and security of the United States of America is far
more important.
Sincerely and faithfully yours,
Gerard J. Valk
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122A-N
9601 Burke Lake Rd
P.O. Box 276
Burke, VA 22009-0276
October 27, 1991
President George Bush
The White House
Washington DC, 20500
Dear Mr. President,
I am writing to urge you to act now to get our economy
back on track. You have shown the brilliant leadership and political
courage necessary to orchestrate a new world order not imagined possible
a few years ago and stood firm with your conscience on numerous devisive
domestic issues. This same leadership must be brought to bear now with
equal force and courage to revitalize our national economy.
A recent poll finds the approval rating for your handling of the economy
dropping from 65% to 55%. The same newscaster yesterday stated that over
500,000 more Americans applied for unemployment benefits. It seems you
are the scapegoat for the nations ills. While this is not a new phenomenon,
it concerns me greatly that if there is no turn around in our economy,
then in the next election, the country will elect a liberal Democrat who
espouses a national "give away" program which will only plunge this
country into further economic impotence.
It is evident to me that we are paying now for the overindulgences and
short sighted fiscal management of the 1980s. And now there is more than
a malaise in our economic activity but a growing fear of grasping for our
own bootstraps. It has become the common cry in the news media, in the
Congress and by many spokesman to blame the federal government for our
ills and demand compensation. Extending unemployment benefits and tax
cuts are not remedies. On the contrary they are irresponsible political
gimmicks.
I urge you to embark upon a national program to rebuild in the
neighborhoods across our country the capacity and confidence to be self-
sufficient and survive. There are many examples already of citizen groups
taking control of their neighborhoods and rebuilding safe communities
where economic opportunities can flourish. We need more and more of
these. Yes, these efforts need government help at every level. Among
other things they need effective law enforcement and a responsive judicial
system. Tax incentives to encourage capital investment and small business
ventures are also essential. And our people need to have access to health
care the is responsive and affordable.
Perhaps most important however, is the need for Americans to know
and believe we are our brother's keeper. Further than belief, we must
reach out and act. I am an older citizen who, after 30 years in the
military, have embarked upon a second career. It has allowed me to
become active in my community. I am overwhelmed with the number of
non-profit volunteer groups who are reaching out to the needy in their
neighborhoods. We must capture this precious exercise of the American
spirit and champion its application everywhere. While hard times for
some will always exist and we can never eliminate all of the tragedies that
devastate many of our people, we can and must learn how to help ourself
and survive.
Mr. President, as you awakened our national conscience in support for
our troops in the Gulf, SO we need to be stirred again. This time its more
difficult and the risks are greater. But I see nowhere on the horizon no
other person with the capacity, vision or courage to make the effort. It is
essential that you be re-elected next year but you must start now to
champion the solutions to our domestic crises to have a chance.
I wish you every success and if I can be of any assistance in this
endeavor, please call on me.
Sincerely
Craig A. Preston
LAW OFFICES OF
DAVID B. KESLER, P.A.
65 SIXTY FIFTH STREET SOUTH
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA 33707
(813) 347-3109
DAVID B. KESLER
November 4, 1991
TELEPHONE 347-3109
GEORGE H. BROWN
AREA CODE 813
A. MARION FINKLEA
President George Bush
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, DC 20500
RE:
Dear President Bush:
My name is David B. Kesler. I am a practicing attorney in St.
Petersburg, Florida, where I have maintained my own private practice for
approximately 17 years. I, personally, have been fortunate enough to
have made a good living throughout that 17 year period and, with God's
will, anticipate continued good fortune in the future. My purpose for
writing you, however, is not to speak about myself but to address what
I consider to be a significant and potentially disastrous problem with
the State of our Country, i.e., the economic crisis which we are
presently experiencing and which, unless, logical and reasonable minds
prevail, will continue to undermine the very fabric of this wonderful
Nation.
Mr. President, I am neither a brilliant economist nor trained in
the nuances of the political chess game between the legislative and
executive branches of government but I do know that something must be
done about the stagnant state of our economy. What I have to propose
is neither a reduction in taxation or an increase in taxation. I would
respectfully submit that a very valid solution to a material portion of
our economic ills could be accomplished via restoration of the interest
deduction which was, for reasons unexplainable, eliminated in the tax
reform act which we are presently laboring under. I would ask that the
executive and legislative branches of our government unite to restore
the interest deduction which would unilaterally stimulate the economy
in that it would stimulate consumer spending, i.e. the citizen with a
little bit of extra money would not be hesitant to invest in additional
real estate; the consumer would not be hesitant to buy a second or a
third car; the consumer would not be hesitant to buy that washer or
dryer that he has been putting off purchasing because without the
interest deduction, an amortization on an installment loan contract
would be economically non-feasible, etc.
President George Bush
Page Two
November 4, 1991
Restoration of a tax deduction which made abundant common sense
would not be loaded with all the political repercussions of either a tax
decrease or a tax increase. What this country needs is a renewed vigor
and confidence by those who make this country work, the average man.
This average man cannot and will not place its faith in its dollars in
a country which does not reciprocate via tax savings in exchange.
I realize that this letter will probably fall on deaf ears or will
be discarded because of the factionalism which plagues our country at
this time and essentially renders any meaningful legislation improbable.
However, I feel better for having voiced my feelings and being a
relatively apolitical person, at least can sleep better at night knowing
that I have at least made you aware of what I consider to be a gross
oversight on behalf of those responsible for the tax planning of our
country. Hopefully you will consider my humble and probably under-
informed suggestion.
Sincerely yours,
/pec
David B. Kesler
SAG
1
November 5, 1991
Robert T. Farley
2830-D Fisher Road
Columbus, Ohio 43204
THE HONORABLE GEORGE BUSH, PRESIDENT
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON, D. C.
Ref: Economic Disaster and The American Middle Class
Sir:
Recently, 40,000 Americans showed up on the steps of
the State House in Connecticut to protest a proposed tax
increase proposed by Republican Governor Lowell Weicker.
They were in a very foul mood. Those 40,000 persons were
American Middle Class persons and that number is 1.5 % of
the population of Connecticut.
By way of comparison, this would be the same as 3.8
million Americans showing up in front of The White House
to protest the government handling of this recession. I
include the scandalous U. S. Congress as part of the group
of governors who have caused the length and depth of this
recession.
Don't laugh. This could happen shortly, and this will
not be the desperate pitter patter of welfare feet on your
door. These people will all be the American Middle Class.
Sound impossible ?
It sounded impossible to Gov. Weicker also, until they
all showed up. Contrary to the advice of Mr. Brady and Mr.
Darman, this country is in very bad shape and getting worse
every week. Believe it ! If Gov. Weicker thought the mood
of this crowd was nasty, I assure you it will get a whole lot
worse in the near future.
Forget the government statistics ! Send some people out
into the country and start talking to working people if you really
want to know what is going on.
No. 1 IN THE USA
MILLION
Greenspan:
In
nytfighting 'headwinds'
comments are a sure sign the
Fed will soon push Interest
with the 1992 presidential Mom care
rates down again.
aledged
"They'll do it
maybe as
soon as Friday" when October
Consume
Moyment figures are re-
said Kathleen Camilli
namirez Capital Con-
NOVEMBER 11, 1991
dives
By Ellen Neuborne
THE WHITE HOUSE
USA TODAY
CAN'T HELP THIS PATIENT
Consumer
plunged in October confidence to the guif
Rush Administration tried hard to put a smile
pickup in economic activity.
war level, dashing hopes of a
largest roadblock to a sustainable
Without more strength in final dem,
still struggling:
Other signs the economy is
have Continued Economy to rise from is in 97088 'real ended national difficulty' product. have little
need to add to their inventori
orders and produce
New Jersey's largest bank
First Fidelity Bank Corp.,
lusinesses cut invento
economy
for
at
least
can
be
1
Oct
said
months
before
benefit
12,
452,000
compared with the
cut rate to 7.75% from 896
group, cut its prime lending
Not
only
to
claims
is
be
in
a
enough
recovery.
the
one
since
May.
I
declare
quarter
filed,
most
of
for
the
second
to
I
for
the
GNP
growth
DOE
Consumers
the
BUSH'S RECORD
BUSH'S ECONOMIC GROWTH
Bush support eroding
BANKS
AT
BOTTOM
TO
OTHER
PRESIDENTS
Annual average growth
Mideast peace talks cements role as world leader,
by presidential term:
Eisenhower 1
USA By Economy Richard TODAY. Benedetto shaping up as Bush's worrisome
matings are giving Democrats hope
Mideas
Truman
+6.1%
2.6%
Elsenhower II
2.3%
Kennedy
4.1%
bigge
Johnson
5.3%
President Bush may ha'
Nixon 1
2.6%
good reason to worry about t/
the norm
2.1%
sputtering economy's effect
Nixon/Ford
his re-election chances.
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trend 3 consumer with a high confidence approval index tend to rise and fall together
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idents denied re-election by
Two of the three sitting p/
Reagan
1
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spirits are
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IS.
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support end
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The
high unen
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of recession
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tic pre
of called bad sign for health
Plunging auto sales
a Sen.
By Mark Memmes
er mer
economic recovery.
USA TODAY
refer
Middle Gulf-war class is slowly disappearing
GNP gro.
annual
1982
But these who establish the rules of
Philadelphia Inquirer reporters Donald L
Washington has rigged the rules to cut good-paying jobs
game long ago cased to represent the
die-das players. As a result. the middle-c
forten and James B. Steek spent no years
casualties
of
the
government
conjuling kits. jusues and more dian 100,000
ready
can
1137 of documents that show any the nation
uddk class is suffering an unprecedented
(TEMS
Murket and Steek the nation.
- people who work Iff factures and
- department stores and humber mills in
WHAT RECOVERY?
so was in 16 Vales and Maxu
They intervewed government officials and
informe managers. They ruced the operations
of KING of once-thriving compunies now
hundrupe Here D part of the repurt.
THE
By Denaid L Seriett and
Ames B. Stoole
Angele Haker Anyayan
Warried that you're falling behind. not
living 6 well a you once did?
That you're going to have to work extra
hours of who & second joh. just to stay even?
That the company you worked for all
these years may dump you?
Or that the penson you've been prom-
ned may not be there when you retire?
Wirned. if you're on the buttom rung of
the
economic
ladder.
that
you'll
never
see
maddle-class blestyle?
ON THE MIDDLE CLAS
Or. if you're a ingle parent or part of a
young working family. that you'll never be
able to LIVE enough to buy a hume?
That you paying mon: than your fair
share of tain?
Worred that the people who represent
are
taking
care
of
themselves
THE HONORABLE GEORGE BUSH - 2
Robert T. Farley
November 5, 1991
We in business know that everyway you cut this thing could
be inflationary, but some things could be done immediately. This
nation needs highways and bridges now and forever. Every DOT of
every state in this nation has plans on the shelf that could be
turned into jobs within 90 days. And highways pay for themselves
in many ways too numerous to list here. Thirty days to brush up
plans, 30 days to advertise, and 30 days to award contracts and
you have a lot of people working in about 90 days !
I am not a highway contractor, nor am I even associated with
the highway construction industry, but I'll tell you something Mr.
President. A little inflation resulting from a limited highway
program that is launched immediately would be a lot better than
blood in the streets.
If this recession continues at the present depth, I predict
that is what you will be seeing shortly, not from the protests of
desperate welfare recipients, but from the American Middle Class.
There are a lot of us Mr. President. Most of us are smart, well
educated, and we have long memories.
Right now, we're all scared to death. You can do something
about getting this country moving and it is your sworn duty to
try.
Scrub all the foreign trips and start working on this
economy. We have been in a deep recession since May of 1990 for
no good reason except bad governing. It's time to turn it around
and we would all like to do that without riots and blood in the
streets. We all request that you do SO starting now.
Very truly,
Robert T. Fakley
Encls. - Reading Material
CC: The Hon. Chalmers P. Wylie, MC
The Hon. John Glenn, USS
Thursday, October 24, 1991
Investor's Business Daily
No Enthusiasm, Models;
REAL
Sales Fell 18%JnMid. October
(AP)
Sales of North
the
Than
In
1990
Troubling
com
trucks skidded
over the
Chevron's
Third
Qtr
Trend
ler
sales
Worse in the third quarter from company's $201
in
RANCISCO
(Reuter)
million a year earlier. The fell to
nation's
fourth-
million crude oil sales price year
By ROBERT HERSHEY Jr.
Sears' Profit Down Jobless Sears, Roc. Due million To Data from Tax Charge
ted lower
day, saying
average $16.95 a barrel, the down Iraqi $5.25 invasion from a ol
Special to
h economy
earlier when sparked a run-up in prices.
Times
n some key
market
IIII
THE
7
quarter operating Quarter Prograting helped boost that a cost-
1990
copany
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ICE
WI
earnings 3 U.S. 28% but third- &
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mid-October
11.
or
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Michelin To Cut 4,900 Jobs By End Of 1992
By Beth Beiton
28
CLERMONT-FERRAND, France (AP)
USA TODAY
Michelin employs about 120,000 worldwi
ipo
Michelin, the world's largest tiremaker,
trui
told union leaders yesterday it will cut 4,900
Cie Generale des Etablissements Mich
NEW YORK New-car
ect.
Dateline: Was
jobs from its domestic work force by the end
had an operating loss of 48 billion francs
sales plunged 17.6% in mid-Oc-
He
03
01
$827 million, in 1990, and posted consolida
tober, one more scary remind-
of 1992 in a restructuring aimed at curbing
.nd
er that carmakers are plagued
huge losses.
net losses of 1.06 billion francs, or $
.08
by a recession that won't let go.
million. in the first six months of this year.
Sales by the Big Three auto-
makers Oct. 11-20 slid 18.6%
Estimate Of Bank Failures Raised
April it would pr
radical restructur
from a year ago Sales of Japa-
Business news in brief)
nese cars fell 10.3%.
For Next Year To 239, FDIC Says
es earlier this yea
"Terrible results worse
war that has wrac
than expected," says Arvid
than a year.
Jouppi of Keane Securities Co.
in Mary McElveen and Albert G. Hc
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Fed-
He cautioned that the optimistic end
rippled by debt I
Ford's sales dropped 24%,
eral Deposit Insurance Corp. yesterday
of
the
projections
THE ECONOMY
increased its bank failure projection for
cial real es
next year and said the Bush administra-
further.
Business Formation
Remains At Standstill
tion's proposed replenishment of the
Riegle
Compaq Reports Quarterly Loss,
deposit insurance fund may prove inad-
avoid a d
Despite some encouraging
equate.
taxpayers
Will Reduce Work Force 12%
signs in the economy, busi-
Riegle
ums from
ness formations remain at a
Sepate
But the
By Brian Deagon
COMPAQ
COMPUTER
CORP
(CPO)
$35
Investor's Business Daily
8,062,000
SHARES
L.T.
DEBT
4%.
62
EPS
RANK
standstill, according to Law-
I
rence Kudlow, chief econo-
of Halliburton To Co.,
Cut
1,200
Computer Corp. will imple-
GROWTH
mist for Bear, Stearns & Co.,
From
GROUP
D.
AVG
DAILY
STD
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RATIO
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&
In remarks to trade and
workers, plan gas companies, to slash a services to 8
history,
ou
in New York.
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it into a
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42
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36
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in
workers
ed
for
the
34
the
30
Commerce, in Washington,
oil The and company sas blamed
could not
paq said
Kudlow said: "We are seeing
RELATIVE
STRENGTH
Marathon Shares Knocked Down
LINE
JAN
91
APR
OCT
no recovery in the self-em-
employ-
WEEKLY
VOLUME(000)
ployed, nonfarm economy.
ba
11,850
4018
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2300
op
dead in the water."
cut
On News Of Disappointing
Discount re-
QUARTERLY EARNINGS
Kudlow's economic assess-
WOI
ment is bad news for the
PITTSBURGH (Reuter) - News
Leuffer said.
save
unemployed because small
that Marathon Oil Co.'s second Tuni-
Shares of Marathon
to
rate
year
Ti
sian well failed to yield oil disappointed
energy arm of USX
spark
cut
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fails
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THE
ECONOMY
Beige Book Survey Paints A Bleak Picture
stalled'
Fed Says Business Still Sluggish, And Pessimism Widespread
By Kathleen Hays
Fed last cased credit in mid-September
Increased auto production has been
one of the key forces behind
In New York
and is expected to do so again, as the
By Mark Memmott
economy shows little sign of picking up
In
New
Poll
USA TODAY
A
Federal Reserve survey
steam.
tl
The already feeble econo
showing faltering retail sales
Bush's
Re-Election
Support touted Drops the recent Court polls nominee showing Clarence support
got weaker in September
activity
WASHINGTON spokesman yesterday Bush:
(AP)
President
for
Supreme
early October, Federal
37% said the
serve economists say in
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of
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affairs
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completed The Monday night with
nis country.
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with
chief economist at F
tional Bank of Chicag
increasing unhappiness econo
weak spot
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president is
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for Bush
oval
rating
the economy, Fed
from
69
By Mark Memmoat
Americans, 47% of those vo
wn
said Wednesday tha
they were inclined to said
nd 69%
age, the economy
or growing slowly'
inext ,said year, while 37%
By Jessica Lee
ternational
USA TODAY
eed
will:
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years
of
(
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consdence fell In
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499 DENNY COURT
BOCA RATON, FL 33486
President George Bush
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. President,
I am writing this letter in the hope that you may come
to realize how the citizens of this country believe that you
have become out of step with what is really happening as
regards the economy and this country's future
It has become fairly obvious to most people that you do
not have first hand knowledge of the economic plight many are
in. I am not talking about statistics, nor about what your
advisors are telling you. I mean knowing family or friends
who are out of work or in financial trouble, and have nowhere
to turn. The impression is that you have become to isolated
from the people.
The depression was caused primarily because the
president in office at the time, believed as you do, that
everything would work out. He too was far removed reality and
from the people.
The depression was caused by people losing confidence in
government, in banks, and in businesses. The depression was
also caused by people with money not spending that money.
Spending, meaning investing in new businesses or expanding
existing businesses in this country, not by buying boats and
cars.
This is why reducing the capital gains tax won't work.
Those who benefit would only buy bonds. They would not start
new businesses!
Since it will take at least nine months to effectively
turn the economy around, any delay on your part will prove
disastrous at election time. The democrats are just waiting.
They sense weakness!
How to turn the country around?
First, stop the layoffs by providing tax incentives to
those companies affected.
Second, restore the tax incentives to stimulate
investment in businesses, particularly to have industries
return to this country.
Third, restore the public's confidence in America. Start
promoting American products. Stop hurting businesses in the
guise of envionmental laws. A perfect example is the mileage
requirement for automobile manufacturers. Pollution yes, but
mileage no! What we have done is to play into the hands of
the Japanese. Another example is the current flap over so
called wetlands.
Fourth, change your top people. Show that you are
gearing up to the new conditions. You give the appearance of
being surrounded by yes men and a staff more geared to
promoting a political philosophy than to solving the problems
of this country. No one recognizes the names of your cabinet,
much less knowing what they stand for or against. Put
together a new team as you did for the Iraq war. Give the
team directions, but let them carry the ball.
Delegate!!!!!!!!
Fifth, stop going to Camp David on weekends and start.
walking around America. Especially the cities!
Sixth, stop the giveaway programs, stop spending money
on any program unless that program is to stimulate business
investment or research. Stop grants to colleges except those
for research into new products.
Seventh, stop the current process of cutting defense
spending. Instead encourage those companies to expand into
non weapon research and products. Most modern products were
the result of defense spending. Create a program such as the
Marshall States. Plan, not for other nations, but for the United
Eighth, stop spending so much time on foreign affairs.
Cool it! Stop taking positions on Israel!
Ninth, stop protecting other countries economies and
start protecting America.
Tenth, start spending on those programs which will have
an immediate effect. Not tax reductions, not give aways, but
spending on infrastructure, housing, and business.
Eleventh, rethink your stand on narcotics. Start
thinking of decriminalizing.
Twelfth, instead of having press conferences, start some
type of fireside chat with the American people. Talk to us.
Let us talk to you.
These, and of course many other steps, are mainly to
promote the morale of our people. Copy the tactics of the
Iraq war. Why was it so successful? Because everyone took
part and the whole country was united in purpose!. Everyone
had family or friends involved in the conflict. So, you must
somehow get everyone involved in restoring the United States
to its former greatness!
The United States is on the threshold of a new great
adventure. Become the leader!!!!
Good luck and God Bless.
Sincerely,
Bob Dr Liois
P.S. I hope you read this!
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928 Pine Baugh Street
Rockledge, Florida, 32955
October 21, 1991
President George Bush
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. President:
I am a thirty year old police detective employed by the
Cocoa Beach Police Department in Florida. My wife, Tracey,
is a registered nurse and works for an Orthopaedic Surgeon's
Office. Tracey and my combined income this year will total
approximately $50,000. We are Presbyterian and belong to a
local church. We are both registered voters, and come from
middle class families, a heritage which we are proud of.
unfortunately, both of have noticed a deterioration in the
ability for us to make ends meet. This we believe to be a
result of an unfair burden that is being placed upon the
middle class American.
Unfortunately, both of us 52e that things are markedly
different today than they were when our parents were
starting their families. OUI parents were able to purchase
their homes and have childeren with only one wage earner in
the family. Both of our mother's stayed home and raised the
children, something that was not uncommon back then, but is
increasingly rare today.
My wife and I would not have been able to purchase a home
unless we were both working. And even though we would like
to have children, taxes and inflation have erroded our
income to the point that we ve concluded that Tracey will
have to maintain her employment if we are going to have
children and keep our home. This means that our children
will likely be raised by strangers in day care, a thought
that disturbs me greatly.
Mr. President, I've heard you speak of the things you
believe that America will need to do to be competitive in
tomorrows world market. One of your proposals is to improve
our education system, which you believe will increase our
childrens math and science scores 50 that we will have a
better educated work force to handle high tech jobs. This
is not only due to a failure of schools to educate our
children, but is also the result of a deterioration of the
home life of children. Mr. President, I believe that it is
the breakdown of the economic security of the American
middle class family that is at the heart of the economic and
social problems we are experiencing in our country today.
It does not take a genius to realize that children who are
not raised by their mothers and fathers in a stable home
atmosphere are not going to be quality students, and later
quality employees. Homes with both parents working are also
homes too tired to devote the time and energy to the nuture
of their children. And what kind of nuturing are the
children receiving from the strangers in day care.? Very
little, I'm sure. This, of course, leaves a lot of doubt
about whether it is worth it to have children in a nation
that seems to be discouraging the traditional family. I
believe this feeling, which is a major concern of many of
our peer group, has got to be the biggest threat to economic
security this country has ever faced.
And what have you as President of the United States proposed
to do about it? You want a cut in the capital gains tax
for the rich to spur economic activity, in hopes that it
will end the recession. Mr. President, the problem is far
deeper than just the end of this recession and needs to be
addressed. How about this for a new concept: a tax cut for
the middle class American family to help spur economic
activity? Mr. President, the wealthy are already rich and
just waiting for the right time to invest in profit making
enterprises. Banks are poised to loan money to businesses
and would be entrepreneurs, but won't until the economy is
strong. This recession is caused by an assault on the
middle class American families spending power, due to the
unfair burden it carries in taxes. Please Mr President,
the middle class American needs some relief.
I've written you this letter, Mr. President, because I feel
that my wife and I part of an endangered species. A species
of American citizens that are threatened with extinction if
care is not taken to protect us. This species is commonly
referred to as the American middle class, the backbone of
our society. And Mr President, without a strong backbone,
we will surely perish as a nation. Mr. President, I urge
you to address this economic crisis of the middle class
American, before it is too late.
Sincerely,
Buyan Ho Gres
Bryan D. Holmes
Horio Realty Company, Inc
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November 4, 1991
The President
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. President,
I see our country slowly sliding into a deeper recession. The
Congress and the Administration are playing politics and not doing what
they should be doing to stimulate the economy by helping (basically) the
Middle Class, to create jobs, help the sales of homes, cars, gifts for
Christmas / etc. etc.. What I am about to suggest (I believe) does not
need legislation, but can be accomplished by Executive Fiat.
Here goes; An immediate (way before Christmas) Window of Opportunity
(not to last more than thirty (30) days) for people to withdraw monies from
their I.R.A. Accounts for the previously mentioned uses, or for any other
use they might want, WITHOUT PENALTY of ANY KIND and TAX FREE. This would
create an immediate transfusion of monies into the economy. It would spark
buying, selling, investments, consolidation of debts, etc.. The opportunity
for this move should be limited to an exact period of time.
I am ecstatic thinking of the immediate reaction to this move.
Stockbrokers, newlyweds who want a home, home builders, car manufacturers,
salesmen, etc. etc., all screaming "Hallelujah" to the flurry of sales
which would also help the States with sales tax income and regular income
from income tax. A Double Whammy.
Mr. President, DO IT NOW, before we precipitate in the muck and
mire of a full blown recession or even worse.
Respectfully Submitted,
Albert Florio, Jr.
19 E. Tampa Avenue
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
1-609-429-1464
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CHARLES EDWARDS MOORE, M.D.
1210 Miccosukee Road
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
Telephone: 878-5184
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October 29, 1991
President George Bush
The White House
Washington, DC
Dear President Bush,
I read a headline in the paper today about the economy being
"stalled".
I write to share with you my feeling that this fact is in
considerable measure due to the increasing inability of
Americans to afford the high costs of doing business at all I
fear that Capitalism and perhaps Democracy itself is being
stifled by a bureaucracy so complex and burdensome that
initiative and creativity are denied room to maneuver and assert
themselves. Add to this the difficulties inherent in our highly
complex tax laws; the tremendous costs of insurance, legal fees
and liability protection and I am bound to wonder about
sustaining such a system, never mind proving ourselves "cost
effective", in world markets.
The solution, as I think you may share with me, lies in
drastically simplifying our tax structure, and allowing those who
to make some money to keep more of what they earn; of addressing
the high costs of our legal system; of encouraging government to
assist people towards success, rather than (it sometimes seems)
punishing them for it; of revising our attitude towards
"welfare", in order to get people who are essentially on a "dole"
away from that and into lives of creative earning for themselves
and their families.
These are great goals, and I realize such changes of
attitude, on the governments part, are not easy to achieve,
especially given congressional bias at present. You have my
support, and my hopes that you will be an even stronger proponent
for the American people with respect to the above items. They are
as important to our nation's continuing success as any I can
otherwise identify.
Sincerely yours,
Charlesmore
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Lois A. Stailing
18 Roosevelt Street
So. Portland ME 0410
October 27, 1991
President George W. Bush
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington DC 20500
Dear President Bush:
Loss of jobs is reaching a critical level in Maine and I am
extremely concerned for our future. The construction
industry has been particularly hard hit. Falling
construction also effects 50 many other sectors of the
economy such as construction materials, appliances,
carpeting and all allied building trades, to name just a
few. In addition, housing costs are beyond the reach of the
lower and middle classes now in Maine where the average home
costs at least $100,000. And many roads and bridges are in
deplorable condition.
We need jobs; we need money being spent in the economy;
state and local governments need revenue from taxes and
fees; construction and related sectors of the economy need a
boost. We need low-cost housing. It would not seem
unreasonable to look to our government for help. After all,
our government exists - in theory only? - for the good of
everyone.
Our government should do something to help us. This
citizen/taxpayer is humbly suggesting a plan.
Why can't our government fund a massive nationwide
employment program to build low-cost housing and repair our
infrastructure? This would create jobs so that citizens
would have money to spend to fuel the economy and pay
revenues to local, state and federal governments. Roads and
bridges could be repaired and we could obtain badly needed
low-cost housing. The multiplier effect could be
significant with many, many industries and sectors of the
economy benefiting. Why could we not use land and equipment
now owned by the government from the S&L bailout? Why could
we not use land on military bases that are closing?
If action is not taken soon to alleviate our skyrocketing
unemployment, we will be in a depression to rival that of
the 30's. Those of you in power must step out of your ivory
towers into reality and open your eyes!
Our government must do something to help its citizens!
Very truly yours,
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STEPHEN C. WALLACE
914 BATTERY LANE
NASHVILLE, TENN. 37220
0-292-6360
H-383-2089
OCTOBER 22, 1991
President George Bush
The White House
Washington, D. C. 20505
Dear Sir,
I am a small businessman, a homebuilder, and trying to make a
living in the economy that has been forced on us. Congress
can give all the tax cuts they want, but if they do not get
investors and business back into investing, creating new
jobs, building, and creating a climate of business activity,
our economy will continue to decline.
I speak from the experience of having to survive in the mess
congress created with the 1981 deregulation of the savings
and loans, and the 1986 tax reform they passed. It has been
reported that 85% of the members of Congress had their tax
Shelters exempted. The 1986 tax law as written by congress
has caused the S & L. failures, bank failures, and insurance
company problems we now face. The 1986 tax law has devalued
real estate by taking depreciation from 19 years to 33 years
and not allowing the full loan interest deduction. Congress
has taken business and investors out of the expansion and
building market. There is no advantage to own real estate for
rental now, not until rents double.
The 86 tax reform has taken the value out of real estate, and
the investor out of the real estate market. Congress does not
realize that one third of our real estate sales prior to 1986
were to investors. The home building industry AFFECTS 65% OF
OUR ECONOMY. The 1986 tax reform has caused the majority of
the S & L failures, the loss of more jobs than Congress
knows, and we are not through with our downward spiral. The
home building industry affects our economy in employement,
service organizations, manufactoring, local supply and
support business' their level of sales and employement. Our
loss of tax dollars is directly due to the 86 tax reform. Now
the stock market is being driven up by investors looking to
place their funds somewhere to produce income, and the same
thing will happen to that market as happened to our economy.
Once Congress realizes that wealth that is invested creates
jobs, sales, growth, and more tax dollars. Congress
(especially the Democrats) are stupid to think they can take
away the incentive to invest and have the same level of
growth, employement, and taxes.
I do not know if the republican members of congress can sell
the democrats on changing the tax laws to accomodate growth.
It will probably take an old converted democrat similar to me
goading them into changing. Arbusing the working class in
such a way to create an atmosphere SO uncomfortable that the
democrats have to change.
This economy will not jump start itself from tax cuts.
Congress needs to get back home with the working people to
know what the problem is, what their constituants think and
feel, rather than making speeches. They need to move but of
Washington every 4 to 6 years, then they won't become so
useless and self serving.
Sincerely,
Stephen C. Wallace, President
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LORI WENGERD
2053 RIDGECLIFF ROAD
COLUMBUS, OHIO 43221
614-459-6639
October 2, 1991
President George Bush
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear President Bush:
It has been 14 months since the invasion of Kuwait and nine months since the Persian
Gulf War ended. Your campaign is riding high on the victory. While it looks like you are
heading for re-election, I'm sure you know that you cannot sustain the post-war
"excitement" into the primaries and beyond.
The purpose of this letter is to implore you to come to the people of this nation and ask
for-everyone's help in repairing our domestic problems. Being a communication
professional, I want to point out three indicators that show you are in a perfect position to
make a long-lasting, positive impact on the United States of America: 1) Your approval
rating is extremely high and has been for months. Most citizens will do anything you ask.
2) A recent study by The Wirthlin Group shows that 56 percent of Americans feel the
country is "seriously off on the wrong track." Only three percent mention foreign policy
as the nation's top problem (which has been the only focus of your administration). 3)
The frenzy of celebrations in honor of returning troops indicates that people are hungry
for ways to show support for their country. Many would do anything on behalf of this
nation, but NOW is the time before this unprecedented patriotism turns sour.
Please set your sights on healing America. Instead of trickling statements to us about
what the government intends to do for the nation, here is an idea for you to help us heal
ourselves: Develop a checklist that gives each of your 250 million constituents a part in
improving our domestic problems. With the checklist in hand, address the nation. Follow
up by making these checklists available to the public in every way imaginable. Below I
have listed some of the simple tasks you can encourage Americans to perform. Each goal
is attainable so that all Americans can end the year knowing we have met your wishes:
1) Carpool to work or take public transportation at least five times. 2) If you have
children in school, meet with their teachers at least once. 3) Buy one blanket, coat or
grocery bag of food this year for a homeless shelter. 4) Attend one meeting of your city,
county or state government bodies. And the list can go on and on.
I know the response will be great. When President Carter asked us to turn down our
thermostats, everyone took part (and chastised neighbors who didn't). I don't consider
myself a flag-waving American, but I, too, am looking for guidance from our national
leaders.
It would be great to end this healing campaign by asking all Americans to write to you
with their thoughts on 1) the nation's strengths, 2) our weaknesses and 3) possible
solutions. Assign a task force (journalism students?) to collect and screen the letters. The
constructive input will overwhelm you and morale will soar because our President has
asked for our views.
I realize you have a staff to advise you on such matters and probably consider those who
write letters like this to be at least a little strange. However, I am so anxious about our
domestic problems that I had to contact you with an idea to make a difference. This
county needs your attention. Help us to help ourselves become the nation you are
bragging about to others.
Sincerely,
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