St. Petersburg Times, Hernando Edition, December 2, 2009

Brian’s Letter-to-Editor:  “Radical change needed for all”

The recent letter (Nov. 26, 2009) saying better days are ahead and the letter writer defending himself as a blind optimist reminds one of what most critics say of those of us who are promoting socialism in America. They say we are naive, grasping at windmills and unrealistic of how the world operates.

However, the shoe now fits on the other foot. What the writer says is true, that life spans are longer, homes are bigger, food is more affordable and more education available. But that is not true for everyone, and each day fewer and fewer Americans have such a luxury or such a privilege.

I am not thankful for where our country is today, or where we, as a nation, are going. I can understand the writer’s limited and false perspective, though, because he is relatively secure in his retired lifestyle. He must have multiple pensions, excellent health insurance and probably has never experienced the insecurity of looking for a job, much less losing gainful employment after many years of steady work.

I too am optimistic, but my optimism is not blind, it is based on a belief that by radically altering our economic system we will be able to survive as a nation and for more people (i.e. the entire population) to share in the benefits of full health, housing, employment and education, all as a right, and not as an economic privilege.

Brian P. Moore, Spring Hill, Florida

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