Re: Representing corporate clients
Some calling themselves conservative, egged on by the emotional appeals of the Becks and Limbaughs of this country, have now resorted to what are nothing but “stunts” in order to make their case. That is seen in their mock town hall meetings and supposed Congressional House Calls. Those supposed activists should be called what they actually are, political Brownshirts. Such tactics work, but only for those who see life in pictures.
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Former Republican House Speaker Dick Armey, now head of Americans for Prosperity, with an annual salary of $550,000, was asked for the identity of his corporate backers. He refused to provide that information, claiming they had a ‘right to privacy.’ To some of us, that illustrates they don’t want it known as, if it were, their support would probably evaporate. Such organizations are not at all representing the people and their interests; they are representing their corporate clientele. Those who blindly follow them without knowing whom they are speaking for are mere dupes, blindly following because they are being manipulated through emotion, primarily fear.
The media has the obligation and responsibility to find out. That was the reason for “freedom of the press.” If they are unable to do so, they should point that out and cease providing such organizations and their antics free publicity.
Robert I. Laitres
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