What Do You Believe

[Harold Hellickson]

I believe

……. In the separation of Corporations and State.

I believe

……. That Corporations hold dominion over Congress,

……. But Citizens should hold that power.

I believe that Corporations

……. For the first hundred years of this nation,

……. By Design and Charter, served the public good

……. And they should be required to do so again.

I believe that Major Corporations

……. Exercise control of Government Administrative Agencies

……. Through revolving door job shuffling between themselves

……. The various Agencies and Lobby Firms

……. For the purpose of minimizing regulations on themselves.

I believe that Too Many Major Corporations

……. Promote non-competition through acquisition and merger,

……. Exploit both workers and consumers, and

……. Denigrate social justice through such practices as

……. Off-shoring of jobs, anti-union posturing and

……. Minimization of wages and benefits.

I believe that Too Many Major Corporations

……. For the benefit of the few already super-rich, they

……. Ravage the earth’s resources while

……. Polluting the earth’s land, water, and air and,

……. Through their control of mainstream media,

……. Deny and/or distort truth to the detriment of the public

……. While promoting entertainment over elucidation.