Mr. Obama: Please explain to the American Public what TPP is exactly, and what the justification is for it. Explain why these Multi-Nationals are being given power to override our US laws. As we understand it, this Agreement has been dubbed by many as “NAFTA on steroids” and a “corporate coup,” only two of the TPP’s 26 chapters actually have anything to do with trade. Most of it grants far-reaching new rights and privileges to corporations, specifically related to intellectual property rights (copyright and patent laws), as well as constraints on government regulations.
We hear the Administration “intends to bestow radical new political powers upon multinational corporations,” and that you have emerged as strong advocates “for policies that environmental activists, financial reform advocates and labor unions have long rejected for eroding key protections currently in domestic laws.”. Thank you.
Why is this important?
This TPT agreement is soon to be signed by President Obama without the public's full knowledge. This agreement contains provisions which seriously sacrifice the laws of the US in favor of multi-national corporations. This has been described as NAFTA on steroids! The public must be made aware of this horrific "throwing us under the bus". It has been negotiated in secret and will negatively impact us all.
