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Dear Sir: It is with honor I desire you to help me in eliminating my predicament.
I will not weary you in a lot of vague ideas and experiences, for they will offer nothing to give action toward your investigating the area of my concern. My concern is coming from above, namely Space Satellites. The Federal Government has placed in space, for National Security reasons Space Stations to observe areas of our great country, thinking that our enemies may attack us. Of course, some individuals within the Government, citizens too, believe any and all means are necessary to protect and defend the citizens of this Great Nation, and I agree. The thing is, these Satellites can and are being used for seeking out and disrupting citizens from their normal everyday activities. Satellite technology doing harm to citizens is a dastardly thing within any country when their technology becomes the controlling factor to those citizens living “the pursuit of happiness” dream. For me to comprehend its existence, Satellite Technology and its usage is as mysterious as its ramifications on my life. The continuous effect of The Satellite Program has advanced my interest; otherwise, I would have never become involved. The effects of Satellite bombardment are unbroken in any and all my endeavors. The Satellite program has totally surrounded me, controlling me, consequentially forging me outside my normal existence. It is difficult to describe the effects and harm the U S Government is doing to my body. My toenail has a tear; toes are discolored, small reddest mark on different part of my body. Laser is being used more of late, due to it’s effectiveness in penetrating my surround barriers. There is no end to the torturing I’m suffering. To say the least, I need something done, an immediately. I’m hoping you may help me in this distressing matter. As I understand, nearly a year of constant surveillance and harmful penetration, satellites are operated by using a ground coordinator. A person who physically monitors, making contact with me, following me by vehicle or coming close to my approxime while in stores, etc. The spying while in my home is done with equipment in neighboring homes, surveillance of my every move 24 hours a day. Sincerely, Lawrence E Richards 352-585-5466 7272 Landsdale St. Brooksville, Fl. 34601 law_richards@yahoo.com
I think you are being very racist in thinking that the only way Obama will win the presidency is if Hillary is on as his Vice President. I am glad I did not have anything to do with you being in congress.. your remarks are 1945
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Top Funding Industry:
Finance/Insur/RealEst
Top Contributor:
Tri-Line Contracting ($13,800)
Industry
Donation
% of total
Finance/Insur/RealEst
$117,209
37.5 %
Construction
$58,400
18.7 %
Misc Business
$38,150
12.2 %
Labor
$33,500
10.7 %
Lawyers & Lobbyists
$21,800
7.0 %
Health
$14,500
4.6 %
Other
$7,100
2.3 %
Agribusiness
$5,750
1.8 %
Communic/Electronics
$5,250
1.7 %
Energy/Nat Resource
$4,500
1.4 %
Transportation
$3,000
1.0 %
Ideology/Single-Issue
$2,500
0.8 %
Defense
$1,000
0.3 %
Total:
$312,659
Top Funding Industry:
Finance/Insur/RealEst
Top Contributor:
Business Loan Express ($11,500)
Industry
Donation
% of total
Finance/Insur/RealEst
$219,350
36.1 %
Labor
$94,400
15.5 %
Construction
$69,350
11.4 %
Lawyers & Lobbyists
$63,650
10.5 %
Misc Business
$55,200
9.1 %
Health
$28,900
4.8 %
Other
$28,350
4.7 %
Agribusiness
$13,500
2.2 %
Communic/Electronics
$10,050
1.7 %
Ideology/Single-Issue
$8,545
1.4 %
Transportation
$8,000
1.3 %
Energy/Nat Resource
$6,400
1.1 %
Defense
$2,000
0.3 %
Total:
$607,695
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Dear Sir: It is with honor I desire you to help me in eliminating my predicament.
I will not weary you in a lot of vague ideas and experiences, for they will offer nothing to give
action toward your investigating the area of my concern. My concern is coming from above,
namely Space Satellites. The Federal Government has placed in space, for National Security
reasons Space Stations to observe areas of our great country, thinking that our enemies may
attack us. Of course, some individuals within the Government, citizens too, believe any and all
means are necessary to protect and defend the citizens of this Great Nation, and I agree. The thing
is, these Satellites can and are being used for seeking out and disrupting citizens from their normal
everyday activities. Satellite technology doing harm to citizens is a dastardly thing within any
country when their technology becomes the controlling factor to those citizens living “the pursuit
of happiness” dream.
For me to comprehend its existence, Satellite Technology and its usage is as mysterious as
its ramifications on my life. The continuous effect of The Satellite Program has advanced my
interest; otherwise, I would have never become involved. The effects of Satellite bombardment
are unbroken in any and all my endeavors. The Satellite program has totally surrounded me,
controlling me, consequentially forging me outside my normal existence.
It is difficult to describe the effects and harm the U S Government is doing to my body.
My toenail has a tear; toes are discolored, small reddest mark on different part of my body. Laser
is being used more of late, due to it’s effectiveness in penetrating my surround barriers. There is
no end to the torturing I’m suffering. To say the least, I need something done, an immediately.
I’m hoping you may help me in this distressing matter.
As I understand, nearly a year of constant surveillance and harmful penetration, satellites
are operated by using a ground coordinator. A person who physically monitors, making contact
with me, following me by vehicle or coming close to my approxime while in stores, etc. The
spying while in my home is done with equipment in neighboring homes, surveillance of my every
move 24 hours a day.
Sincerely, Lawrence E Richards 352-585-5466
7272 Landsdale St.
Brooksville, Fl. 34601
law_richards@yahoo.com
I think you are being very racist in thinking that the only way Obama will win the presidency is if Hillary is on as his Vice President. I am glad I did not have anything to do with you being in congress.. your remarks are 1945
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