Protesters Take on Rep. Young, Earmarks
Dozens of protesters lined Central Avenue Thursday to protest local Republican U.S. Rep. C.W. "Bill" Young.
Armed with signs, a drum and some masks, dozens of protesters lined Central Avenue at 4th Street Wednesday in downtown St. Pete to protest local U.S. Rep. C.W. "Bill" Young.
Protesters, such a Bill Hurley, said they were there to bring light to the millions in earmarks Young has voted on to help the one percent, the military and companies his sons use to work for.
"We want him to remember there's other people out here that need his support," Hurley said.
"Help us, the people that are losing our homes," Hurley added. "The people that are starving, the people that are sleeping on sidewalks. It’s time to remember them and to stop the war mongering, stop all these payouts for corporate welfare."
According to a news release from the Florida Consumer Action Network Young has a long history of earmarks.
"Defense contractors like Honeywell, General Dynamics, and Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) are among top recipients of millions in federal earmarks. All happen to be among Young’s major campaign contributors as well."
This is the second time in two months that protesters have taken aim at Congressman Young.
In May, around two dozen protesters marched into Young’s Seminole office to read a letter to Young’s staff requesting a meeting with the congressman when he returns from the latest session of Congress.
The letter read:
“We are troubled by your support of the Ryan budget … Representative Young, your support for this bill enables millionaires and corporations to avoid paying their fair share of taxes, while costing average Americans countless jobs.
This bill, crafted by and for the elite and 1 percent, is an all-out assault on the rest of us, the hardworking Americans that make up the 99 percent.
… We respectfully request a meeting to discuss these important issues.”
Young’s staff members said they would pass along the message to the Congressman.
According to Hurley, even though Young has been back in town and it has been a month since their request, Young has not responded to the group's letter.
"I have not heard a word from him, his staff," Hurley said. "I have heard nothing at all. I just want to ask him a question."
Kevin
10:31 am on Thursday, June 7, 2012
C.W. "Bill" Young needs to retire. The last time that I saw him on Television, he could barely walk which makes me belive that he cannot make the important decisions that must be made. While the "Young Dynasty" has been in place for a long time, it is time for a new face with new ideas on how to rebuild the dream and make the tough decisions required to move this Country in the right direction!!
Ryan
5:58 pm on Sunday, June 10, 2012
Bill Young sides with the 1% over his constituents at every opportunity.
Lynda
10:11 pm on Sunday, June 10, 2012
When Rush Limbaugh attacked a young law student for expressing her opinion and called her names over four days, I wrote to Rep Young. I asked him to condemn Mr. Limbaugh's attacks . I expected Rep Young, as a gentleman, would have no problem condemning the attacks and the language used. A few weeks ago he replied to me with the comment that Mr. Limbaugh had apologized. We all remember that phony apology. It is not that Rep Young is too old to serve; many people his age still make contributions. The problem is that he has lost his courage to stand up for the people who vote for him against the forces that have taken over the GOP. Time for a change, Rep Young. Leave with your dignity intact.