Support the Syria Diplomacy and Economic Opportunity Act

I have written my representatitive in support of the institution of the "Syria Diplomacy and Economic Opportunity Act." I have drafted this resolution in support of a new form of form of foreign policy - one that is not manifested by either democrats or republicans as evidenced in their support of such resolutions denouncing the actions of foreign nations in which the US' interests are neither threatened nor involved, and show a complete lack of diplomacy and common understanding. Sanctions and other economic restrictions implemented on foreign nations seldom result in the desired aim of such measures. The following is an excerpt of my message to the Representative who represents the district in which I reside:

I would like to discuss with you the introduction of the following bill to the House of Representatives. I believe that its time for the United States to conduct its affairs with foreign nations in a manner that will foster the development of mutual interests and compel those nations on quickly solve any and all problems that may arise as a result. Sanctions and other forms of economic deprivation have been counterproductive in producing the results sought by the stated aims of these measures. I also fundamentally believe that the institution of free trade and diplomacy will help foreign nations move in the desired direction we seek. Through the unfettered free exchange of ideas and commerce coupled with requisite diplomacy results in the foundation for liberty to foster in such countries.

Attached is a resolution for the first country I would like the United States to consider lifting all sanctions and trade restrictions, and reestablish full diplomatic relations with.

I urge you to join me in advancing this resolution through congress. Please write your local representative in support of this measure and attach the bill's text.

You may do so here.

Thank you.

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The Syria Diplomacy and Economic Opportunity Act

WHEREAS, congress passed on December 12, 2003 an act entitled "Syria Accountability and Lebanese Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2003'' herein referred to as the “act”;

WHEREAS, a stated aim of the act is to halt the “Syrian occupation of Lebanon”;

WHEREAS, Syria has withdrawn all forces from Lebanon in compliance with UN Resolutions and the conditions of the act;

WHEREAS, the Lebanese people have formed and elected a government of national unity;

WHEREAS, Syria is in indirect talks for peace with the State of Israel;

WHEREAs, Syria has in the past cooperated with the United States on security matters post 9-11, and has welcomed and received members of the House of Representatives, and United States Senators;

WHEREAS, the deprivation of economic opportunities and institution of sanctions instituted by Congress and the Presidents past and present has never lead to the desired change sought by such resolutions and orders and has been counterproductive to these ends;

WHEREAS, greater economic opportunities reduce the incentive for individuals to engage in terrorist causes;

WHEREAS, enhanced economic relations and diplomacy reduces hostilities and aligns the interests of foreign nations with that of our own;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED, THE FOLLOWING:

1. The “Syria Accountability and Lebanese Sovereignty Act of 2003” is repealed in its entirety
2. Congress directs the president to cause the Department of State to remove Syria from the list of State Sponsors of Terror
3. Congress directs the president to repeal all executive orders prohibiting free trade with Syria, including, but not limited to EO 13338, EO 13399, and EO 13460
4. Congress directs the president to reestablish full diplomatic relations with Syria, and restore a US ambassador to Syria.

Why I would eliminate the FDA - An example on how the Government can kill you

Time and time again I have professed my solemn belief that certain government agencies can be abolished wholesale for the simple reason that they are counter productive and a waste of taxpayer money. The many people I have shared my beliefs with could not even fathom how I could hold such philosophies. Government agencies are apparently 'necessary' and without them we'd 'die.'

One particular agency I would wholeheartedly abolish outright without any remorse whatsoever is the FDA.

"Are you nuts???"

No, I'm not. Time and time again I've come across articles which are solid proof on how the FDA's very existence can kill you.

As many of you know, the FDA has set up an elaborate process in order to obtain approval for a drug. Typically, only large drug companies with vast resources are able to afford to undertake such a process. In addition, the FDA seems to hold favoritism to more well known drug CO's, thus interfering with the free market. If a new drug threatens the market share of an existing drug company of it's market share, dimes to donuts you can bet your rear end that they will try to lobby, and do whatever they can to squash the innovation of such companies.

Not many people understand the power of the free market, they fear that it will just go completely "out of control" and that greed will drive everything to the detriment of mankind. In the short term, yes - there may be abuses. But long term, the free market corrects whatever problem exists and fills in the void Government left. Companies are focused on their long term sustainability, and therefore, would not take temporary short cuts for temporary gain. On the contrary, the Government's involvement usually is the one to encourage this through legislation or regulation of some sort. As is the case with the current "credit crisis" and abuses in the mortgage market - of course, when you take the power away from the market to regulate its own interest rates and underlying value of the currency, this debacle is the result.

I came across the following article: Family Sues to Get Experimental Drug

The article is about a family who has a son with a fatal form of Muscular Dystrophy. The bottom line is, the boy is going to die left alone. Only one drug is available to combat his illness, however, the drug company is refusing to provide the family with access to the drug. Why? Because it will interfere with the FDA's process to certify the drug. This is the boy's last hope to survive, but the Government has written his death certificate.

The Food and Drug Administration has agreed to fast-track PTC124, but a best-case scenario would be approval in 2011, Finkel said.

By the time the FDA gets around to giving approval to this drug, many people will have died. The family physician is more then willing to administer the drug, but the Government stands flat in their face.

It's time for Americans to wake up, and take back from the Government the liberties which were entrusted to us by the founders of this country, and the Constitution of the United States. The decision to chose our own fate should rest in our own hands, and our hands alone.