Speaker Pelosi said that funding from the recovery package to assist science and innovation was “already making a difference.” She said, “It’s a recognition that our country depends on education, on science and technology, and our recovery package reflects that.”
Congressman Gordon said, “There approximately six and half billion people in the world and of those who are working about half of those make less than $2 a day.” He hoped that money invested into science and research would ensure that future generations have a better standard of living."
This is precisely what is wrong with the current leanings of the leadership in the United States. Speaker Pelosi's insistence "that our country depends on education, on siciene nad technology..." is true but is also dangerous. I have a penny in my hand. It may be worth more melted down than it is as currency right now. The overarching message on the penny is not about science or education or technology. It isn't about the greatness of Abrahm Lincoln whose likeness graces the front of this coin. The overarching message at the top of the coin is "In God We Trust." While Speaker Pelosi rattles the empty cans of trust and dependence on education and science she is blatantly silent about "Trust In God."
I am not saying or even implying education, science and technology are not important - they are. But overemphasizing their importance and ignoring the motto of the country is, in my mind, very close to treason. Of course I have been known to overstate the obvious. Let me make a stab at understating it. Speaker Pelosi is leading by example. The question is where is she taking us. If the destination is a return to the original ideas which led us down the road to becoming the greatest nation in the world I will willingly and gladly follow. But if the path leads closer to socialism or communism; if the road leads into the wilderness of servitude and want I will continue to write and live in opposition.
By the way Congressman Gordan, deporting our manufacturing jobs to third world countries has made us poorer and other nations richer. If this hasn't helped stem the tide of poverty in some areas of the world why did we adopt the plan? Other nations will not be helped by spreading the wealth. Our financial base is like water in a glass. Spill the water on the counter and it loses its depth. Socialism has already proven non-effective. Why are you pointing us in the direction of failure?
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