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Clay Hinman of Thornton writes:

Recently the news media reported that El Salvadorian citizens were being arrested and charged with terrorism following a peaceful rally protesting the decentralization of their water supply. Decentralization is the first step towards privatization. These protestors now face up to sixty years in prison. They didn’t want U.S. or other International Corporations usurping control over such a crucial resource.
Using diplomatic and financial pressure, the United States pushed for this strict over-reaching law. America’s “freedom for corporations” policy has contributed to the curtailment of these people’s rights. The Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) is an example of Corporations putting profits ahead of justice and morality. We understand and accept this because their allegiance is to their shareholders. Corporations needn’t be moral.
To restore America’s international good standing, we must sever the ties between big business and government. We must take control of our own government or witness further El Salvadorian episodes, more degradation of America’s reputation, additional optional wars, and continued violations of human rights.
This can be done by passing Clean Money/Voter Owned election laws. Colorado can choose to do its part or not. Fish or cut bait. It’s your choice.

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READER COMMENTS

your comments are falling on deaf ears because the american people are too stupid and lazy to listen or DO a damn thing about it!

just obey your rulers in washington ok!

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