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Leaders not working in the people's interest

I thought we put elected officials in government to work for the best interest of the American people. I'm finding out I am mistaken.

Apparently our politicians seem confused about this, I quote Lincoln "for the people." They are too busy defying each other and concerned with self-interest. It's time to bring America back again by working for the people that built this country.

We want clean air, clean water, health care for all, decent minimum wage, jobs and fair taxation. Stop lobbying. Stop corporate greed.

Other countries have moved ahead of us on transportation, health care, education and the environment.

Figuratively speaking, the tide in America is changing, and if we are not careful, one day we may face a tsunami.

Ruth Spaeth

Arlington Heights

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