I received a letter

Today...I received a letter from a financial group...Here is my response. I x'd out their name cause in todays day and age...you never know who might sue you :) And...being on a fixed income...we couldn't afford to be sued.

Mr. XXXXX

Thank you for your letter dated June 26, 2009.

We continue to face difficult times as Americans. Our country is suffering from a severe economic crisis, millions unemployed, my family being one of them. Our soldiers are fighting thousands of miles from home. We are under the threat of a missile launch on that sacred day, July 4th. Businesses are failing, houses are being foreclosed upon, families face uncertain futures.

And then, I receive you letter titled, What Constitutes an American?

Really? So tell me. How much did xxxxx Financial Group spend to send out letters telling me to remember our fallen and to be proud of our country?

I am glad to say that we do not invest through your company. I would hate to think of my hard earned money being spent by xxxxx Financial Group in sending out letters telling people to be proud of their country. Isn't there a better way to invest the money that your customers entrust to you?

I would understand a letter offering your services...that is simple marketing. This? I have no idea what this is? Is this supposed to be a back door marketing tactic? Am I supposed to read this letter, feel the pride swell in my chest and say, I should invest with xxxxx Financial Group.

Really?

Sincerely

Sharon Miller
A proud American even before your letter told me I should be.