Dear Ralph Nader,

Synopsis: Please let us know whether the auto "bailout" is a good idea or not. I believe it is not, but I am not sure. (Long version follows).

I was on vacation when the bank "bailout" occurred. So when I came back, I scrambled to find out what it was all about. I scrambled to find out as much as I could about it and to read between the lines of the tainted mainstream media reports to try and make sense of it. I concluded that it was not a good thing for the average American. But I was not sure.

So it was to YOU that I turned. Now, I don't agree with you on everything. For example, I was surprised to hear you give so much support to Edwards' rhetoric, instead of Kucinich's actions (I mean Kucinich's voting record on the issues), in the 2008 Primaries.

Nevertheless, it was to YOU I turned as the shining beacon of all that is good and truthful and beautiful. And you spoke against the bailout. And then I knew my suspicions were correct. (I scoured Youtube to find out your opinion).

Now I need your help to discern the auto industry bailout. My instincts tell me it is not a good thing (at least not without hearings and written guarantees). I have watched the hearings on C-span daily, trying to understand it. The big three cry, joined along with Gettelfinger (the UAW president), that we need the direct and indirect jobs that they create.
What's worse is that they want the 25 billion to "tie them over" until the new prez takes over and then they will ask for more.

I have also seen reports that they will just move to China, where they already have operations (bailout or not). Incidentally, I was disgusted to hear that they have profitable operations in China, Russia and other countries, (making smaller cars, etc).

I scoured youtube, your "myspace" site, and this site in vain trying to find some direction. I also scoured Kucinich's site. Nothing. No direction.

Please, let us know your thoughts on the above matter. I really need your opinion.

With much love, respect and admiration,

Bay.