Posted on 09/16/2001 4:18:26 PM PDT by petuniasevan
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~ Welcome to Petwarmers ~
Today, in this special weekend edition, our publisher felt compelled
to share his thoughts about a topic you would not normally see in
Petwarmers. It's a short essay on what average people can do to thwart the
plans of the terrorists. We hope you take heed. You are welcomed to pass
this appeal on to others.
Next Petwarmer in your mailbox within the next 24 hours.
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NEVER, ON ANY FRONT
While we have mourned our losses and searched for solace this past
week, we have united our hearts and our minds. Our wills remain strong and
steadfast. Our spirits are soaring with determination.
Americans are now asking themselves, "What can I do to help?"
Millions have prayed and tens of thousands have responded to blood drives
and have donated money to the Red Cross and other trusted organizations.
That will continue. But what else can you do?
The answer may be more simple than you realize. The answer is work
harder -- harder than you've ever worked before.
Here's why:
As America and her allies unite, there is an important aspect of the
terrorists' strategy to destabilize the civilized world that cannot be
ignored.
David Dolan, a former CBS correspondent in Israel, stated this week,
"(The) enemies concluded in the 1970's that the great United States could
eventually be brought to its knees by internal guerilla-style terrorist
strikes that would wreak emotional and economic havoc.
"America's gigantic warships and far flung military bases would prove
basically useless... Militants realized that the main target for attack
should be lower Manhattan, since that would severely injure the massive
U.S. economy -- the key element in America's power and prestige."
The terrorists were successful in wreaking emotional havoc.
However, the economic havoc our enemies have conspired so hard to
achieve can be stopped!
You see, our enemies used our own airplanes to destroy our lives and
property, and now they want to use our own fears to destroy our economy.
They've physically killed our countrymen, and now they want to economically
kill the rest of us.
Our free economic system is psychologically driven. When you're
scared, you stop spending, when you stop spending, the economy comes to a
standstill, and more workers are laid off, creating a downward spiral.
The value of the American dollar is based on consumer confidence and
productivity. That's why, more than ever, Americans need to insure that
our economic base remains strong by doing two simple things -- work harder
and spend money!
The money you spend has to be earned by good old fashioned hard work.
The same holds true for our government. The $40 billion that has been
pledged by Congress to fight this terror does not grow on trees. While
Congress does have a printing press in the basement, the fact remains, that
the value of the money is only backed by the labor it takes to create it.
If American consumers are not working, not buying products or services, and
not paying taxes, then the $40 billion might as well be Monopoly money --
it is worthless.
We cannot fight this new war with fake currency.
If there were ever a time for Americans to roll up their sleeves and
get to work, now is the time.
You may not be in the military -- but you can do your part in assuring
victory in this new war by being a confident and loyal supporter of our
economic system by shopping with your hard earned dollars.
There are no excuses. If you don't have a job, find one. If you
can't get one, then do something constructive and fix up the house. If
you're retired, volunteer to fix up your community. No matter what your
circumstances, each of us can apply more effort to our occupations and
volunteer activities.
Even though our thoughts and prayers during this past week have taken
us away from our jobs, this is not the time to curl up in a ball and
pretend this is all going to go away. If you want to do your part in
making America stronger, now is the time to open your wallet and buy
American to put other Americans to work.
The stock market will be re-opening. The terrorists will be watching
the financial television networks, with great hopes that the opening bell
will spell disaster. Nothing would make them rejoice more than to see the
markets nosedive into economic chaos, forcing businesses to close. They
are hoping that investors will run for the hills, causing an erosion in
confidence of our capitalistic system. We've already seen it. Our airline
companies are on the brink of collapse.
What can you do? Buy American stocks! Make solid investments in our
blue chip companies that employ hundreds of thousands of workers and who
make up the backbone of our commercial prosperity. If you like smaller
companies, then buy those too. Mortgage rates are very low and stocks have
been undervalued for too long. You have a golden opportunity to personally
participate in America's economic triumph and thwart the terrorists' plans.
And buying U.S. Savings Bonds doesn't hurt either!
It's time to invest in America!
It's time to put our shoulders to the grindstone, work harder and
better at our jobs, and unite our pocketbooks to show the terrorists that
they will NEVER win on any front.
-- Lee Simonson, Publisher
<lees @ petwarmers.com>
http://www.petwarmers.com
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