How to save the United States of America's economy

The answer to the current economic problem is to pay the mortgages of people up to $700,000,000,000 dollars. Rather than trickle down the money from the top percolate the money up from the bottom. This solution will solve the immediate problem of home owners loosing their homes, and put the much needed cash into the hands of the banks.

From what I have read of the proposed solution We the People will guarantee loans which are in great chances of default. By guaranteeing the loans the banks are free to loan additional money to new clients and the economy continues to operate. But the home-owner still cannot pay his/her mortgage and when the loan fails he/she and family become homeless. To make matters worse We the People are the bank owners and are responsible for evicting those former owners.

In my proposal We the People, (the government), gives the money to the [struggling] home owners by paying off our mortgage. That way the bank get the money, and is free to make additional loans. And now that the home owner is released from the burden of the monthly mortgage payment he/she is able to make purchases like cars, major appliances, home improvements. These purchased are an instant economic stimulus. Major money begins to flow through the system through the thousands of small businesses in local communities.

If the largest banks fail in this scenario, too bad. The executives should have thought of the consequences when they approved their business plans. The economy will be fine because the 'little' guy will be in a position to spend and that money will percolate up to the banks which had always done the right thing. This plan puts the people ahead of business and saves the family. Small business benefits and by extension all economic sectors see huge gains. This is the 'real' help the government, that is We the People, can provide to help each other out of this greedy mess.

A cell tower is proposed for a residential area of Danbury, Connecticut, specifically 52 Stadley Rough Road. The property owner of the site, Christ the Shepherd Church and its parishioners do not want this tower. The Mayor's office and local residents also object to the construction. This project has been opposed for more than two years, when Optasite, the tower company, proposed a 130 foot tower for the same site.

Once the Connecticut Siting Council approves a location it is all but impossible to stop the construction. Federal guidelines supersede local regulation in most cases. It becomes a battle of lawyers, and grass roots community organizations often do not have as deep pockets at international communications companies. This is an economic battle, effecting their profits.

The fight against construction cannot be won on safety concerns, as long as the site adheres to United States of America federal standards. The best course of action may be to insist upon camouflage. If, and I stress IF, the location cannot be changed then the requirement for the installation MUST be: the site be as hidden from view as is technically possible.

First, camouflage would increase the cost of the site, reducing the Return On Investment. It is this economic pressure that is most likely to influence the tower operator. By forcing the ROI to decrease they may be more likely to choose another site, in order to increase their profit. Second, from an aesthetics perspective, if constructed, the view wouldn't be as bad, making the best of a bad situation.

The next public hearing is on Sept. 9, 2008 at Broadview Middle School at 7:00 P.M. This follows the hearing at 2:00 P.M. At 3:00 P.M. to provide the applicant, parties, and intervenors an opportunity to cross-examine positions. And to start the day the CT Siting council will conduct a public field review of the proposed site on Tuesday, September 9, 2008, beginning at 2:00 P,M. The applicant will fly a balloon during the field review to simulate the height of the proposed facility.

For additional opposition information read:
THE ENVIRONMENT
Cell Tower Battles Are Often A "Them Against Us" Fight
Stuart Lieberman, Esq.

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ADDED September 9, 2008

The official proceedings can be found at the Ct Siting Council site, Docket 366: Danbury .

To see a proposed view of after the tower is built view the docket.