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Monday, November 26, 2007
Press Release/Position Statement
Washington used Thanksgiving
week to continue their collection efforts with wounded Iraq and Afghanistan
veterans who are unable to serve out their tour of duty due to their
injuries. Uncle Sam is asking for a prorated
share of any reenlistment bonus that some may have received – a move some
describe as an added insult to the injuries our men and women have suffered in
combat.
Candidate for the 11th
District Congressional seat, Carl Mumpower, noted that, “This is the same
government that Democrats want to put in charge of our health care and
everything else in America.” “These government
bean counters are not necessarily heartless people, but they are bureaucrats
who have trouble seeing the forest for the trees.” “This is an unfortunate example of how a
bloated government is destined to step on its own shoe laces and cause harm
when it trips.”
“As the government works to
insure that veterans do not use their wounds to take advantage of Uncle Sam,
the public can be assured that the monies saved will be wisely invested in
crucial government services,” said Mumpower. “I am especially proud of the Washington
program to provide up to two $40 coupons for every household in America that
might have trouble switching their old analog TV to an all digital system next
year.” “The Constitution certainly
supports government’s involvement in this kind of thing and if a grocery store
can use coupons to attract customers, why can’t the government use tax
supported coupons to assure clear pictures on our TV’s?” “If we can get enough of our wounded Veteran’s
to pony up their fair share of those enlistment bonuses, we might even be able
to entice government to buy us all a new widescreen.”
(The candidate writes all position
statements to insure he learns the issues and you have a chance to learn about
him. We appreciate your efforts to pass
on the message…)
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