Jon L. Christensen: “it is hard to understand just what the White House and the leadership of this Congress have against the poor folk in…”

“it is hard to understand just what the White House and the leadership of this Congress have against the poor folk in this country and the millions who have lost jobs because of the mess they have made of the economy. Just look at the contrast between the frustrations of the people and the Republicans' proposed remedies. Over 43 million people with no insurance, yet they cut Medicaid. With unemployment high, Americans need the security of extended unemployment benefits, yet they refuse the extension Democrats have been fighting for. Those on welfare need more than a stopgap job that leads nowhere, and yet the training that can lift them out of poverty is being denied. People with disabilities, veterans, many others are also being shortchanged. All children need a quality education, and yet education and college loans are underfunded. States are barely treading water, and all regular people are struggling under an increasing tax burden while taxes are being cut to save corporations and the rich. The Christian values this country was founded on do not reconcile with the actions of the White House and our Republican leadership. Colleagues, vote with the Democrats. Vote against the Bush tax cut, and let us get our country back on the right track.”