Why the pork in the Homeland Security Bill?

[Guest guest]

The old revolving door between government " service " and private

industry:

 

" Confirmed by the United States Senate on January 23, 2001, the

Honorable

Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. joined President George W. Bush's Cabinet as

a

member who combines Main Street experience and Pennsylvania Avenue

credentials.

 

" Prior to joining the President's Cabinet, Daniels enjoyed a

successful

tenure at the pharmaceutical firm Eli Lilly & Co. as the senior vice

president of corporate strategy and policy in 1997. As a top

executive,

Daniels ensured that Lilly had the flexibility necessary to remain a

leader

in its constantly evolving field. Daniels also has advised firms

ranging

from Indiana National Bank to IPALCO Enterprises, Inc. "

 

(snip)

 

" Daniels has proved a key contributor to the President's vision for

renewing

America. Helping shape the historic tax relief bill President Bush

signed

into law last June, Daniels was also influential in designing the

economic

and fiscal response to the terrorist attacks of September 11. Among

other

things, he oversaw the formulation and implementation of the airline

rescue

package. Currently, Daniels sits on the Homeland Security and National

Security Councils. "

 

http://www.cei.org/gencon/003,02900.cfm

 

Call me old-fashioned if you will, but I reaaly think in these

dangerous times that we need leadership that is working for the good

of the country instead of the good of a company or industry.

 

Also, forced vacciantions mean more profits for the pharmaceutical

industry. Just like the forced anthrax vaccinations of military

personnel is translating into big bucks for the company that makes

that vaccination and the retired admiral who sits on its board of

directors.

 

Victoria