Senator Bernie Sanders,

The record profits made on Wall Street reported this week are an atrocity, offense and tragic mockery of our federal government and our national economy.  The method in which these profits were made, as well as unfair advantages offered specifically to Goldman Sachs, demonstrates a failure of change on Wall Street.

Power brokers familiar with the revolving door between Washington and Wall St. are directly responsible for the financial crisis as well as the current jobless recovery.  Key officials in the Federal Reserve and National Economic Council wink and nod to the managers of Goldman, their recent employer.  Together, appointed officials and investment bankers shake hands in full daylight, assuring the media that all is well, while conspiring in the foreign language of finance few can understand.  

Senator Sanders, everyone who works on Main Street, America, is fuming about this travesty of capitalism.  

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The promise of the American Dream is based on a democratic government that can provide a level playing field for everyone who works hard and uses their wit, experience and a bit of luck to succeed.  Entrepreneurs who create tangible products and services that benefit our economy have yet to see any benefit from the trillions of dollars released to the traders and hawkers of imaginary wealth.  The American Dream has died.  All we see now is a parade of Robber Barons who do not play fair or pay their fair share.  

I ask you, Bernie, to bring this issue to the forefront of attention.  Because you are committed to several other important policy changes, I ask you to speak earnestly with your colleagues who have the position and power to effect immediate change.  There need to be hearings and if necessary, and independent investigation of leaders in the National Economic Council and the New York Federal Reserve.  

As always, I appreciate your work and will never forget the opportunity to help introduce you at the American Legion in Northfield.  Bernie, you represent the political pride of Vermonters and have always been the man people can turn to when action is required.  I look to you to take the time to speak with your colleagues in the Finance Committee to begin to address a corrupt conspiracy between Washington and Wall Street and the death of the American Dream.

Yours sincerely,

Nate Freeman

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