There is a solution to the foreclosure crisis. I do not propose that this is my answer, but that it arises from Love. Love for all my family, friends and the country as a whole is the reason for this proposal. Their fate and indeed the fate of our way of life in America depends on what we do in this moment in history. Admiration and love for the foundation on which this country was founded is an additional motivating factor. It goes without saying that we cannot even turn our backs on all those who have shed their blood and even given their lives for the principles of our America. Allowing this jewel of freedom and prosperity to falter and deteriorate would be the most monumental political pillage on record. We cannot afford to waste this opportunity. First we should ask ourselves: why are we giving money to the same greedy individuals who are responsible for the predicament we find ourselves in? If citizens have to pay back this money, why can't they benefit directly from this economic package? At this point the President fully expects the people to repay the borrowed money through taxes. It seems that through money changers US citizens will be able to borrow their money at ridiculous interest rates. It's people's money, because we are the ones who have to repay the loans. Therefore citizens must be allowed to benefit from it. In order for this proposal to move forward and succeed, there is one thing that is of utmost importance. Every citizen must recognize and accept the knowledge that we are all aboard the same sinking ship. Our financial destinies are inevitably linked. Now, to ensure that this concept is given a chance to survive in a...... middle of paper ......countries-with-better-healthcare-than-ours-.htmlPatterson, T. (2008). American democracy. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill. Paulson T. (2009) America needs reform. The Vancouver Sun, retrieved from http://www.vcstar.com/news/2009/oct/12/america-needs-to-reform/Reuters, T. (2009). The US Fed expects a modest improvement in the economy. The Vancouver Sun, retrieved from http://www.vancouversun.com/business/fp/sees+modest+improvement+economy/2128797/story.html#Salant, J. (2009). Voters Support Obama Over Republicans on Health Care, Poll Finds.Bloomberg, Retrieved from http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aw2PamI0GqrUVarzi, M. (2007, August 17). A debt culture gone awry. New York Times, Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/17/opinion/17ihtedvarzi.1.7155838.html