That describes me after all the Health Care Reform Hoo-Haw...
I'm LONGING for SOMEONE, ANYONE in the halls (no longer hallowed) of Congress to speak the truth...to make a decision based on what is good for the people he serves, NOT based on what his good for his position, or for his next election.
I believe that I am not the only one feeling this kind of longing. In fact, I think that anyone who had the courage to do this would find himself in front of a very large following. However, besides the lack of courageous people of integrity in Congress (not a dearth, a lack), I think this doesn't happen because most citizens are not aware of how bad things are, and are not paying enough attention to require accountability in their own representatives and Senators.
Was it Plato that said, "The price men pay for not being interested in politics is to be governed by men worse than themselves."?
That's it, folks. We need to make our government representatives accountable. Make them answer for what they are doing...And show the door to those who are in power for power, not to serve.
Easier said than done...but imperative!
Sad to say, it wouldn't do any good. Americans have very short attention spans and by the time those who were brave enough to speak up were up for re-election, the voter lemmings would just follow the shortest path to the voter "booth", the media...and we all know what they are about!
ReplyDeleteThis is downright frustrating. I don't even know where to begin... it seems like many people DO care and HAVE expressed this. Their concerns were totally and completely ignored by the people who are supposed to represent them. You are right, though. More people who share these views really need to step up to the plate and make their voices heard!
ReplyDeleteHere, here - well said! I think the thing that has run through my mind so much in the last week is that my kids future is looking so much less hopeful now! I feel this whole "reform" will change their lives and future NOT for the better!
ReplyDeleteKeep thinking and talking and writing and finding things to do that will have a positive impact...good on you.
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