In the last few weeks, gas has jumped by ridiculous amounts. I saw on TV that because of the mild winter across the country, there is a plentiful supply of gas in this country, which would prompt one to wonder why gas has gone up. The explanation given is that gas is being exported and prices for gas are set by OPEC. Does this make sense to anybody? Shouldn’t we be able to set the price for gas in our own country?

I also heard that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have their hands out for more federal money in bailouts. It was just a couple of years ago that they got billions in bailout money, and now they’re after billions more. This, while they are in litigation with the federal government which, by the way, is paying for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s attorneys who are filing suit against the federal government. Is this insane or what? What in the world is going on?

Those who voted for “change” four years ago, I just have a question for you. How’s that change working out for you now? You like double-digit unemployment and double-digit inflation with no end in sight? You think this national health-care proposal that’s being rammed down our throat will work out?

I don’t know about you, but I don’t want a socialist form of government. There’s a reason people risk their lives to get to America and it’s not to live under socialism. The main reason people come here is one little word. It’s called freedom. Think about that when you go to the polls.

Keith Badgett
Oxford