American workers are being forced to compete against unfair trade policies, and our government refuses to do anything about it. It looks as if our elected leaders have joined with foreign governments, and they now represent them, not us.

Most workers in foreign countries are forced to work for very low wages, poor working conditions and no benefits. They have no protection for themselves or their families. Simply put, they have NO RIGHTS. In many countries children are forced to work for wages as low as twenty six cents an hour, all for the sake of greed. Their government doesn’t care about them or their families, and their government definitely doesn’t care about us. This is what we are competing against.

If Americans are going to have good paying jobs with the ability to afford a home, provide their children with a quality education, health care, and hold on to our standard of living, then we must stop the devastation that is exploding and tearing our country apart. If the failed policies that are in affect today continue as they are, we will not be able to compete. Our standard of living will continue with the race to the bottom and our way of life will disappear as we know it.

Every American had better wake up, and wake up fast. Do we want this life for our children and grand children? Do we not, as parents and grandparents, owe it to the future generations to provide them with better opportunities than we had? Are we going to stand by and let the United States Government take away the rights that the past generations fought and died for? Will our children and grand children have a future for their families?

We are not blind and I believe as Americans, we know that we are being sold out by the UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT and the corporate lobbyists. American workers have everything to lose, CORRUPT FOREIGN GOVERNMENT and GREEDY CORPORATIONS have everything to gain. We must fight for the rights of all Americans. We must fight for the young men and women in America. We must secure a future for their families. They deserve nothing less.

Regardless of political party, vote for a new direction and a new future for all Americans. Stand up and fight for America and her people. Dump the failed policies in the trash, and put an END to a very bad dream. America belongs to the people, and the people will take her back. The people will secure her future and make her safe again.

Thank you for your time,
James E. Riley
Candidate for Ohio Senate 22^nd District