Peace Now US

People with learning disabilities have never been a problem for politicians; just ignore them they will never complain and even if they could they have no political weight. So here in the 21st Century local politicians in the London Borough of Redbridge think they can just walk all over an essential service for human beings with a low profile voice. Think again!

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The US current account deficit for two decades played a central role in fueling economic, corporate and monetary growth in export-driven countries around the world. If the US could continue to expand its current account deficits and imports, the global economy would continue to grow and prosper. Unfortunately, America has reached its consumption and debt burden limits. Two decades of global prosperity will soon reverse into a decade of deflationary Depression.

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This article reviews some of the exciting progress being made in the alternative energy fields and the potential for positive changes in how we receive our energy in the future. However, the article concludes that the U.S. Department of Energy has been a non-factor in this progress, leading to the conclusion that the department should be shut down, its multi billion dollar budget returned to the taxpayer, and the private sector be allowed to continue thier progress without taxpayer waste or risk

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In the 21st Century it is simply not acceptable that local councillors are able to treat as irrelevant the needs of people with learning disabilities. The Downshall Centre has been scheduled for a vote on its closure to be replaced by a “Free School”. The individuals using this centre found out about this move almost by accident less than a week before it was to be voted on. This is an issue for everyone anywhere in the world.

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The idea of people, especially children, not having proper health care to ensure a healthy and happy life is very saddening to me. There are many incredible treatments and medicines currently available, and being created, that they should not be restricted to those that are fortunate enough to have a job that provides health care. I think this is especially relevant to the current US economy where many people do not even have jobs let alone health care.

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