WA-4 Draft 3

Dear Mr. Obama,

Firstly, I would like to congratulate you on your becoming the 44th president of the United States. You are coming into office at a point when America really needs a breath of fresh air in the White House, and in my opinion, you are the right man for the job. There are many tasks ahead of you, and I have a few suggestions based on what I have heard from people around me.
I would recommend the economy as a first major project. Solving the problems there will set you on your way to solving other problems, such as the funding of the war and the faults in American industry. Helping the banks and large corporations, as well as small businesses back to their feet can only help the general attitudes in the US at this time.
Another one of the main problems we are facing currently is the war in the Middle East. From the point of view at home, we need to pull out. To many people, there is little to no purpose in remaining there any longer, though, from a military standpoint, that’s not strictly true. In order to satisfy both, I would advise you pull out slowly, and talk with the governments of the countries involved in order to provide the support they need, as well as finding out what would be best for PR.
Affordable health care is another problem, one that seems to have been forgotten by the mainstream media at the moment. However, it is still an important issue: our country needs a system of healthcare for everyone. No matter what is done on this front, you can’t please everybody: if the plan is too narrow-reaching, you’re labeled a miser, too far, a socialist. The key is to find a plan that satisfies people in the short term, but continues to work in the long term.
During the past ten years or so, an astounding amount of research has been done regarding our impact on the environment. It appears that there is much the government can do to reduce our ‘carbon footprint’ and make the U.S. a greener country. To secure our future, something must be done, and soon. Radical legislation may be needed, so please consult with scientific advisors about what should be done.
While I am in no way an expert on any of these fronts, I do know what people around me are saying, and I have tried to convey that information within this letter.

Sincerely,




Isabel Fendley