


When I hear the ramblings of our trusted leaders in Washington speaking of regulations for this new program or that, it makes me crazy.(from times-herald.com)In these stagnant economic times, there are only three topics that should ever be discussed: Creating a free market environment to spur new job growth; cutting the size, scope and spending of government; and becoming more vigilant on our defense against foreign attack.
In the wake of 17 percent true unemployment, I could really give a flip about verifying documentation on who picks our tomatoes or the cosmic carbon footprint of a new power plant.When the CEO of a major American corporation recently said it cost him more than $1 billion more to start up a manufacturing plant in America than it does overseas -- and that has nothing to do with labor cost and everything to do with taxes and regulation -- I knew the presidents' Economic Recovery Advisory Board was a ruse. What's next, a committee to find out where babies come from?
It is ironic and prima fascia evidence that the same horribly expensive curly-fry light bulb that is a compulsory purchase can't even be made in America because of its toxic mercury composition.Our every conversation should be about a dramatic fight to reduce corporate taxes and government regulation. Don't be suckered into the assurance of a benevolent government or the old class warfare of directing animosity toward the so-called "evil rich." If you are a risk taker and job creator, I really don't care how many times a week you eat lobster.
If our priorities don't change soon, the "Made in America" label will be as rare as the incandescent light bulb.
W.J. Butcher, Newnan

