Dear President Obama and Administration:
The events in Egypt and our present crisis have inspired these remarks. I am concerned about the condition of
our democracy, given now the power that is in the hands of the few who have the power of money. Will we as a people have to take to the streets in order to recover an authentic democracy or will you, Mr President and your team, begin to articulate what we would say and demand in the streets: We the people want our country back, over against a fascist-like overlay of the wealthy and a Republican party whose philosophy is to serve the few. We demand a clear and consistent statement and implementation of a philosophy that reclaims a government that is by the people and for the people. This philosophy should be driven home day after day, while clearly pointing out the danger posed by the present wealthy/Republican coalition.
Otherwise, Sir, we citizens will have to --peacefully-- take to the streets, and I, an 89 year old man, will be with them.
Sincerely,
John L. Giannini
