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Billie E. Jewett

Published: June 2, 2008

When it comes to runaway energy costs and inflation, Congress fails to represent the American public. It would rather represent the super rich in their quest for greater profits. Congress has failed "we the people," for over 60 years. Greed of the super rich has and is controlling the government. World War II demanded that all would have to pay for the war, not so in this war that was a pre-emptive war, under false pretense that has lasted longer than World War II. Only blue collar workers have borne the cost in this war, both in manpower, deaths and finance.

In World War II, war bonds funded the fight for freedom and also gave every American citizen a solid way to contribute to the war effort. Nearly $50 billion worth of bonds were sold during war time, a great majority, thanks to the efforts of American celebrities, actors, actresses, singers and others who used their names and notoriety to draw the crowds. Kate Smith was one prominent bond representative, as was actress Carole Lombard. Ms. Lombard, the young wife of Clark Gable, lost her life in a plane accident after a war bond rally in Indianapolis, during which she helped sell $2.5 million worth in bonds. Clark Gable was an actor turned Air Force gunner during the war

The super rich have turned this war with Iraq into a feeding frenzy to make huge profits at the expense of working class America. This has been allowed to happen by an uncontrolled Congress, who are controlled by the super rich, even to the point of unfair re-distribution of tax dollars to the super rich.

What I remember most about World War II was the tremendous show of patriotism. People never complained too loudly about the sacrifices the war forced them to make: milk, butter, eggs, gasoline, meat and cigarettes were just a few items that were rationed, and our red and blue cardboard tokens became our most valuable possessions. It seemed that all of Hollywood and its celebrities were behind the fight for freedom. Is there no end to the shame and greed of the super rich in America?

Nationalize all energy, and if it becomes necessary, ration everything that is in short supply. There will be a need for price controls and the enforcement of all banking regulations. America cannot allow runaway inflation to continue. To do so is to allow the system to collapse.

Billie E. Jewett
Sebring

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