Connie Mack not listening
To the editor:
I have written the following to U.S. Representative Connie Mack IV:
Mr. Representative where are you? Mr. Representative were you listening?
You in particular but also the Republicans in Washington appear to be restrictionists; you all have caused the problem and I can only guess you do not want to be part of the solution? This is fine. There is a new team in town which I believe is willing to take a risk on America and its people and that is the way to go!
My opinion is that you have not read the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. There are no earmarks for which you want. What you do want is not good for Lee County, Florida and the country – to remove education items both directly and indirectly – construction of schools. Why is it always the first item Republicans want to remove from any bill is dollars for education? And, when you do have a bill associated with education it is not funded? Education is at the heart of the next generation.
Mr. Mack, find out what is happening in Florida. Lee County and Florida needs help and wants help.
Rich Bornfreund
Cape Coral