Speaking of "Culture," read this pathetic Op-Ed.
Regain power with Dean
By Rob Reiner and Martin Sheen, Boston Globe
AS THIS PRESIDENTIAL campaign began, we knew that something fundamental was at stake: Our country faces a growing threat to our liberty and justice in America.
Thomas Jefferson and James Madison spoke of the fear that economic power would one day seize political power. That fear is now being realized -- under the Bush administration, pharmaceutical companies draft our Medicare laws. Oil executives sit in the vice president's office and write energy bills. A majority of the reconstruction contracts in Iraq have gone to the president's campaign contributors. This president has squandered the goodwill of the world abroad while pursuing reckless fiscal policies here at home all for his personal agenda and that of his campaign contributors.
A year ago, the Dean campaign began as a traditional candidacy for the presidency. Governor Dean hoped to talk about health care for all and a fiscal responsibility that would benefit all Americans. Indeed, Dean has an unmatched record in this race: He's balanced budgets, he's created jobs, reduced taxes, and he's passed a health care plan that works.
But this campaign has grown above and beyond a discussion of the important issues that concern us. It has become a movement that is allowing the American people to reclaim their political process.
Dean's campaign is not funded by a few large corporate interests giving millions, but by millions of people giving a few dollars. We are relying on millions of Americans to get involved in this election by making phone calls, sending e-mails, writing letters, knocking on doors, and voting. His candidacy offers us a chance to ensure a government of, by, and for the people.
This movement offers the American people an opportunity to take back the White House, the Congress, our state legislatures, and our local governments. But this can only be done if you claim your responsibilities and your duties as a citizen. No one is going to change America for you. On Jan. 27, the power to change our country and our political process belongs to the people of New Hampshire.
Rob Reiner is a film director. Martin Sheen is an actor.
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