I have a bad taste in my mouth about our state legislature. I have in the past tried to tell myself that I am simply not educated enough on the issues so when my legislator says something, I should listen. I have spent hours, literally, talking with my (former) legislator. I used to consider this a compliment. He came to my home personally to talk with me on several occasions when I had problems or questions, spending time away from his family to do so. I consider him a good guy. However, I cannot handle the fact that on capital hill, too many bills are being proposed, written and getting through committee that are anything but helpful, in fact they are the opposite!
I fully understand that legislators cannot meet the needs of every person. I truly feel though that at this time they are only meeting the needs of a few. Proposing bills that further one group causing the destruction of another or bills that mandate, almost to the extreme, the use of state funds is getting out of line.
I remember an interview with Glen Beck where he mentioned that our political leaders could not be trusted and all corrupt. I balked when I heard that, thinking surely that is an overstatement. I am beginning to wonder.
I am very moderate in my views. I ALWAYS try to take in both sides of an argument and so I do not think that when I express my distaste for the current legislature that I am being unreasonable or could be considered a zealot. In fact, I rarely attack anyone for anything. But enough is enough!
To our legislators: stop doing what YOU want- or what YOU think is best and actually represent! It seems to me that after hours of conversations, you know what I think!
2 comments:
Ooooh, very well written! I'm impressed to hear you talk with your legislator! That's a whole lot more then most people do...
Ever consider running? The government could use more people like you. Seriously, I'm not even kidding. You should really think about it.
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