An Open Letter to President Obama;

Sir;

It has come to my attention that we face the greatest financial crisis in 50 years. I know, because I heard you say so.

Might I be so forward, as one of your conglomerate of employers, make a recommendation that would provide hope and change for us all:

- Offer to serve as President of the United States for the period of one Fiscal Year for the salary of $1.
- Ask Congress to pass legislation the returns the remaining $399,000 to reduce the National Debt.

By doing this, you will show the nature of your character, and how you might use what you have been blessed with to help as you are financially able. It also shows solidarity with the leadership example of Edward Liddy of AIG, Inc, when you follow his example.

I understand you received a book advance for $500,000, weeks before you were sworn in as The President of the Untied States. Given you have some money in the bank, and actually more than your pay would have been, I’m sure you can accept my recommendation and give some hope to the common working person and show how you can change America for the better.

Now, since there won’t be any tax paid on the $399,000 put back in the Treasury, you could offer the tax value from the surplus of the book deal, that exceeds the $400,000.  That will make you look even better, as the money you would have paid will still be received by the IRS for use in the tax base, as the other money went stright towards the National debt.

What’s not to like about my idea? You show courage, you sacrifice along with your fellow citizens, and the National Debt is reduced, while the tax revenues remain intact as projected.

Sincerely,

Just one man, one voice, one vote.