Watch Closely Our Corporate Government

LTE in TheUnion.Com

By R. Thomas Stanford
December 8, 2006



The letter (War Figures, Nov. 28) provided some alarming, though not altogether surprising numbers regarding the U.S. war machine.

Clearly the massive military arsenal is not just for our protection but is serving corporate interests and this government's quest for global domination.

One of the few items this country produces that is superior on the world market is munitions. Ironic that this supposedly peace-loving nation is the chief supplier of arms in the world.

Some strong changes will need to be made if this government is to become "For the people, by the people" as it was designed, instead of the "For the corporations, by the corporations" one it has become. Corporate lobbying and campaign spending must be eliminated if we hope to have congress actually represent the people again. As it is now, virtually all Washington politicians are bought and they will certainly take care of those interests before yours.

R. Thomas Stanford

Nevada City