Imperialism is Alive and Well in America

This letter was originally written to the Denver Post. So far, they haven't published it. We will:

"Overly intrusive in the affairs of other nations; 'Agreements' signed with other nations, thereby avoiding the full and careful scrutiny of the U. S. Senate which a formal treaty requires; Union controls proposed for our State government violating campaign promises; the rape of citizens by our RTD's use of eminent domain; and a general 'public be damned' attitude at all levels of society. When was it we approved of total license for someone elected or appointed to high office? It was not always so. We fought a revolution and created a nation over just this issue. As a Republic with representative governments. We do not ask that every issue be decided by popular vote. We do expect our governments to really listen to us; and then make their decisions on the basis of all the information they have. In short, to represent us. Listen to us: How does the Constitution begin? 'We the people . . .' Ours is a 'bottom up form of government,' the exact opposite of the urge to control the lives of others, which is the imperialistic mindset. This is OUR country. This is OUR government. Let no one in a position of authority forget that. " (By John R. McElderry, former Colorado State Representative)