A Letter From the Concerned Citizens of Poland
Dear Professor Krugman,
It is with great interest that we have read your article Poland is Not Yet Lost. We are deeply interested in all kinds of information associated with the Euro’s current and future status, as we are still pondering the basic question whether adopting the Euro will prove to be beneficial to us, as both Polish and European Citizens. One thing is for certain - we lack the necessary knowledge to make an informed decision.
We would like you to know, however, that our ideals are deeply rooted in the Polish democratic tradition, so very reminiscent of the views held by many Americans. We strongly believe that it is the citizens who should take action once government fails to fulfill its basic duties.
We hold unwavering pride in our country's freedom, despite the government's, and its subordinate bureaucracy's, often imprudent decisions which, at times, lead us to question the true extent of the said freedom.
We strongly believe in the wisdom of these words:
„We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.
That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes.”
Therefore, we believe that you could be interested in the fact that we have started rallying support, which includes gathering the necessary signatures, for holding a nationwide referendum in which the people would be given chance to voice their opinion on adopting the Euro. This decision is much too serious, and its consequences too far-reaching, to be left up to politicians.
Yours Sincerely,
1. 1.Regina Czerniewska, Pruszków
2.Joanna Erbel, Warszawa
3.Mieczysław Jodkowski, Warszawa
4.Dorota Olko, Siedlce
5.Michał Sroka, Kraków
6.Szymon Kempny, Rybnik
7. Aleksander Z. Zioło, Żory – Warszawa
8.Tomasz Pietruszka, Wrocław
9.Teresa Marcinow, Wrocław
10.Piotr Kocur, Rzeszów
11.Filip Szarecki, Warszawa
12.Konrad Hennig, Łódź
13.Krzysztof Jabłoński, Pabianice
14.Jakub Król, Jastrzębie – Zdrój
15.Marcin Martynowski, Jastrzębie – Zdrój
16.Jacek Słoma, Białystok
17.Krzysztof Maczyński, Bielsko – Biała
18.Adrianna Jarus, Poznań
19.Michał Godlewski, Poznań
20.Piotr Szefer, Mogilany
21.Barłomiej Malik, Gliwice
22.Karol Wałachowski, Częstochowa
23.Łukasz Curyło, Jaworzno
24.Jacek Spendel, Katowice
25.Natalia Wyskiel, Leszno - Wrocław
26.Anna Skierska, Racibórz
27.Kamil Gawor, Jastrzębie - Zdrój
28.Marcin Kamiński, Ciechanowiec
29.Aleksander Bukowski, Piaseczno
30.Filip Frąckowiak, Warszawa
