Open Letter To Rep Pelosi: Re: Military Transportation Request [View All]

[Robson]

Open Letter To Nancy Pelosi....

We depend on you to make more of a difference not more of the same. OK I don't know all the circumstances here. I do know that the media (CSPAN & CNN) is beginning to make an issue over your request for regular military transportation between DC and California for you and your family. Perception becomes reality, and perception of elitism is not good even by the Speaker.

One thing that all elected representatives must understand is that you work for us, and need to experience the same problems that we all experience. Commercial air transportation is a big pain in the butt for most of us and you need to experience it to understand just how we are treated as cattle. You need to have contact with real people on these planes who can make face to face comments. Worst of all for American democracy is isolation of its lawmakers. Those willing to run for office must understand that there will be heavy demands. For those who can't take the heat of the commute, then get out of the fire.

I hope that you reconsider this request for military transportation as it will only undermine and deflect from Democratic intiatives. With all due respect I fully understand and empathize with your request. Now you need to understand how millions of American road warriors who deal with this problem weekly view it.