Republicans need to put a lid on it! Seriously, why do they continue to criticize the Stimulus Plan without providing their own ideas. If “you” think the plan is such a terrible idea, then why don’t “you” come up with something better? “I didn’t get to read it!” they say. Well, why not? Didn’t we elect you to be able to do your job? Heck, I read Moby Dick in three days, and our elected officials can’t read an important plan for our sake? Does reading for too long create a burden on your their brains?
I get sick and tired of the same bickering and moping by Republicans. “I am not accepting the money because it is wasteful spending,” as the governor of Louisiana, Bobby Jindal, sated. Bobby, bobby, Bobby! Haven’t you noticed that there are families still living in FEMA Trailers in New Orleans? I am sure that many of these amazing Americans will be happy to accept the President’s offer! The people of New Orleans deserve aide, and I don’t consider their future “wasteful spending!” When Americans are faced with such a turbulent economy, it is the job of our elected officials to guide us through the chaos.
My parents decided in 1980, to migrate to the United States of America only because this country was able to provide both me and my brother with a solid college education. My brother became the first member of our extensive family to graduate from a four year university, and I followed a few years later. Thank God, my brother Jose is doing well in his computer management postion, but for how long? I became a teacher, a profession I dreamt of since childhood. But ever since I became teacher, I have been disillusioned with the politics of the profession, standardized testing, and accountablity according to the FCAT (a test in FLorida that is a flawed measuring sytem.) The profession has fallen itno the same wave of bickering and moping. However, I am proud of my profession and my students, and I intend to retire as an educator.
On the other hand, my husband’s story is more tragic. He graduated from the wonderful University of Tampa, and he interned at WFLA, Channel Eight in Tampa, Florida. He was employed by Fox News in Tampa for one year, and then in 2002, he was hired at WFLA, NBC News. He was content in his editing postion, he was a devoted employee, he loved his role with the media, and in one day last week; it all dissapeared. He was laid off. The station was generous and emotional, but emotions do not pay our bills. Emotions do not make sure that our daughter has health care coverage. emptions do not give us hope.
We bought our home six years ago with the aide of our bank, Bank of America. We were responsible when we took on the task of owning our first home. We were never late on payments either on our mortgage or any other expense we had, yet as the month of August in 2008 began, we began to see our savings diminish and our budget tighten. We never spent money on things we didn’t need. During the month of June, we installed tile on only half of our home because we both suffered from allergies, and we bought a new T.V because we could afford it at the time. But now, we are faced with unemployment. We never thought, that my husband, a loyal employee; would ever get laid off.
Are we fools? Are we irresponsible? No! We are a hard working couple who is trying to make it through for the sake of our four-year-old daughter. We just want to move on and work! We just can’t do it without help! We need someone to guide us there, give us a push, and within a few months; we will rebuild our lives. I strongly believe that our President, Barack Obama, is that leader. I strongly believe that we elected him because he does the reading, he does the studying, and he does care about our lives!
Put a lid on it Republicans! Do something to help families like mine!
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