Republicans and Big Corporations and the Very Rich are destroying the middle class and decimating the poor. First they fired the Air Traffic Controllers – and I didn’t speak out because… I wasn’t an Air Traffic Controller. Then they laid off teachers, firemen, and police – And I didn’t speak out because… I have a “real” job… A very good paying job with benefits. Then they passed laws restricting a woman’s choice – Requiring women to “view” ultrasounds… And I didn’t speak out because… I don’t plan on ever getting pregnant. Then they closed all the Planned Parenthood Clinics And I didn’t speak out because… I have a good health plan And again, I am not going to get pregnant. Then they cut back on Food Stamps – And I didn’t speak out because… I would NEVER be on Food Stamps. Then they passed laws to restrict people of color And the elderly and students from voting… And I didn’t speak out because… I am not old or a student and I am White. Then they refused to raise the minimum wage And I didn’t speak out because… I would never hold such a low paying job. Now, I am out of work and 3 months pregnant And I no longer have health care… And I wish those clinics were open… And I’m trying like Hell to get any job… Even a minimum wage job paying $7.25… And I really need Food Stamps… And I wish those clinics were open… But, no one will listen to me. Why, oh why, didn’t I speak out earlier? Original thoughts by Kevin Cavanaugh on what is going on in our country.
Posted on: Tue, 19 Nov 2013 04:20:14 +0000