Reply #13: Food for Thought [View All]

[CrackpotAmerica]

Although there is true opposition to this administration in the House and Senate, especially those whom you had mentioned, these people's opinions are confined to their desire for self-preservation. Further, they have seemed to express an interest, although milder, in restricting the transparency of our government.

Example: Over 40 Democrats voted to passe the revisions to the USA PATRIOT ACT. I might add that I never hear a single word mentioned in direct opposition of this act by people whom I respect in government (those you had mentioned.)

Example: Our president and his administration have lied to both the Senate and House on several occasions. These blatant lies would be easy to bring charges for; yet, we hear nothing from our representatives about it. It is a felony to lie to Congress, no matter who you are.

Example: It is illegal for groups like the "Swift Boat Veterans for Truth" to institutionally align themselves with any government organization or committee such as the GOP. This is more complicated, but I am sure both money and ideas were exchanged between at least Mr. Rove, Mr. Mehlman, and SB Vets; Yet no Democrat took any formal charges to them.

So, as I hope you can see, one of the problems with these otherwise dignified men and women is that they seem to be afraid to make a solid stand for the sake of their own interests.

They should know that some things are worth "dying" for.

Thx