It is high time that we Americans face reality - we need to right the
wrongs we have perpetuated on the rest of the world, specifically the
"third world" nations. Because of our exploitation and oppression of
these nations (nations of color, but that it an issue to be dealt
with in a future post i.e. America's inherent racism), are mired in
poverty with no conceivable way of escaping. Therefore it is our
responsiblity to assist them in any possible manner and finacially
will be a positive first step. I have written my Representatives in
Washington D.C. proposing a tax be levied on American purchases of
guns, ammunition, gas, SUV's, boats, many assorted entertainment
activities e.g. movies, cable television, all sporting events, etc.,
with the proceeds going to the general fund of the United Nations
which would distribute it to needy nations across the globe.
I was absolutely delighted with the responses I've received from
them! Apparently the idea has been in the works for some time and will
be enacted in the not too distant future. A pittance at first to allow
for easy passage (which is the hard part) but to be increased
considerably incrementally after it becomes a fact of life. A most
excellent strategy I must say!
Won't you please contact your representative and Senators and urge
them to speed the process up so we as a nation can ease our collective
consciences. We are all guilty, we are all responsible for the
problems we've created (poverty, poor health care, unemployment and
explotation, depleting the natural resources of other nations, etc.)
and we all have a responsibility to solve the problems!
I am ashamed whenever I ponder such injustice and would like to be
able to one day sleep soundly knowing we are doing our part to right
the wrongs. We owe it to the children of the world to make a better
and healthier world for them to live in! Please don't delay, contact
Washington D.C. today! It is the right thing to do. Thank you.
Keke Goldfeller