Please Add Your Signature to Our Letter
Jeffery Immelt
Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer
General Electric Company
3135 Easton Turnpike
Fairfield, CT 06828
Dear Mr. Immelt,
We surround you.
I’m writing you to express my deep concern that under your leadership, GE’s business practices are undermining the principles of our free society.
I’m outraged that GE sold infrastructure equipment to Iran – a country that is a recognized state sponsor of terror. Moreover, I’m appalled you defended your business dealings with Iran by saying “The issue of whether to conduct business in certain countries is complex; we must take into account not only the views of the U.S. Government but all relevant stakeholders.”
It’s reckless for you to place your short-term business interest ahead of our national security.
I’m troubled by your use of GE’s considerable lobbying resources to expand the growth and influence of government over my life. Specifically, GE is supporting so-called cap-and-trade legislation that would increase energy prices, increase job losses and result in slower economic growth. In addition, the legislation would lead to a massive government bureaucracy and loss of individual freedom.
I’m concerned that you are using GE’s media empire to manipulate public opinion. NBC News and MSNBC are slanted to favor the left-wing political agenda and network programming is skewed to promote - without attribution - GE’s “green” business goals.
As a supporter of the 9-12 Project and the Tax Day Tea Party rallies, I’m motivated to take action to promote the values and principles on which our country was founded.
Accordingly, I’m encouraging you to never trade with enemies of the U.S., to stop lobbying for cap-and-trade legislation and to bring fairness and balance to your media empire.
Additionally, I will refrain from purchasing products and services from GE and all of its affiliates to reinforce my convictions stated herein.
I’m putting you and your board of directors on notice that your decisions are inconsistent with my values and to inform you that as one of thousands of liberty loving citizens – we surround you.
Sincerely,
