Article Contributed on: 10/1/2007 4:02:50 PM
BROOMFIELDER'S IN RECESSION DEPRESSION
A friend showed me an article that stated gas was $1.39 a gallon in the year 2000, the year George Bush and the Republicans took over. Today gas is about $2.79 a gallon, that's a 100% increase or twice as much. I'm sure George and his oil buddies are very happy oil is about $77.00 a gallon or more. More income for the Republican coffers too.
I deal with a lot of Broomfield seniors. Many have been retired for years and have been on fixed incomes. And as we all know the increase in gas also increases transportation costs, manufacturing costs, etc. etc. Any residual income if any, some seniors had was used to helping our children, our grandchildren, a favorite charity or perhaps go on a much desired trip. But with increases in prescriptions, co-pays, groceries, gas and all other things that are transported it is very difficult to help anyone.
I have difficulty understanding why George Bush is OK with funding Iraq at $12 billion a month, but refuses to fund a healthcare system for children that would cost 1/10th as much. Sure it would help some low income families making $20,000 a year. George and his republican supporters seem to think they should be able to buy their own insurance. Even if they must live in a shelter.
I hope and pray that all Broomfielders will elect people who are serious about helping seniors, the middle class and others on fixed incomes and not those who are mostly interested in aiding, abetting and financing their corporate bedfellows.
Leonard Muniz (303) 465-0341 "Literally Leonard"
14 Scott Drive north
Broomfield, CO. 80020