This article that appeared last week in Business Week and republished on Yahoo News scares me to a great extent – at least the symbolism of it.
The economic fall of New York City due to the financial crisis is contrasted to the boom of Washington, D.C. in the piece by Peter Coy. But I see it as a microcosm of the larger shift our nation seems to be undertaking from capitalism to socialism. Washington’s boom corresponds with the growth in power and reach of the federal government, which has come to echo the old saw about Washington’s southern efficiency and northern charm.
Our state is a beneficiary of this shift in power, although I feel that as a whole it’s detrimental to the interests of the state. Because a large portion of the population in our state has a direct or indirect stake in a large, powerful federal government (either directly as an employee or indirectly in serving among the many entities who seek to shape federal policy) they tend to view government as something to be desired and not feared. While Governor O’Malley sees the state as “One Maryland” the part he caters to is that part which tends to depend on the government for some aspect of their existence, whether through employment or handout.
On the other hand, New York City’s wealth and power was predominantly built up by the hard work of millions of Americans who wanted to invest in their future and their children’s future. But much of that wealth was blown away in the market crash which, ironically, was brought about in part by events occurring in Washington. It’s quite unfortunate that markets now listen to what the government does more often than what happens with the Dow Jones Industrial member companies.
In a perfect world, Washington D.C. would be a sleepy backwater on the order of our smallest state capital, with just enough facilities to address the functions Constitutionally mandated for a limited federal government. Alas, this doesn’t seem to be the case anytime soon.
One of Senator Webb’s highest priorities in the U S Senate is to preserve Virginia’s abundant historical sites. I feel that the Maryland senators should do the same. But more importantly they must recognize that many of their constituents have grave concerns regarding the preservation of the U S Constitution and whether the legitimacy of Barack Hussein Obama’s serving as president of the United States of America meets statutory mandate. Mr. Obama’s continuing refusal to provide to the American taxpayers access to his vaulted original birth certificate as well as other documents which may prove that he is not eligible to be commander in chief of the U S Armed forces is a serious denial of our Constitutional rights to know about the person holding the highest office in our country, and by withholding legitimate information threatens our national security.
I am requesting that the duly elected Senators from Maryland render a Senatorial inquiry as to why Barack Hussein Obama has been allowed to withhold documents that are Constitutionally required of all citizens serving in the Armed Services, and by law they are required to present a birth certificate in order to receive a military identification. In order for anyone to obtain a certified U S passport, a certificate of birth is a statutory requirement.
The Senators from Maryland should join their Alabama colleague. Senator Richard Shelby of Alabama was asked about Mr. Obama’s birth certificate by a constituent, and I am asking the Maryland Senators the same question. Why have you as a members of the U S Senate not asked to see the vaulted original birth certificate of Barack Hussein Obama? May I suggest that it’s time that you assist Senator Shelby in an official inquiry. especially since the United States Naval Academy is in the Capitol of your state and all U S citizens accepting an appointment to the Naval Academy are required to provide a certificate of birth. There are many Naval Academy graduates who are registered voters in the State of Maryland.
Bonny Sisson Stilwell