Dear Constituents, Just a thought, but I think you forgot...

I live and breathe Washington, DC.  But the most recent elections on November 2010, have been a disappointment, from the typical campaign ads, the rallys and the  testimonials.  Let's keep it real.

This morning, as I turned on NPR, the first article - "GOP Declares a New Morning In America".  Really. Will the GOP or the Tea Party really save us?   Let's turn the clock back pre-President Obama.  The country was run by the GOP.  The deep mire, the issues, corrupt legislation, two wars, and an economic mess were riding the big wave.  We didn't feel all of the effects, but once President Bush Jr. left after serving 2 wasteful terms, boom, many felt and finally understood the results of his Administration's rule. But, yet, my fellow Americans flocked to the polls, asking for change. 

 

It's unfortunate that this country has become more visibly and openly racist since the election of our current President.  While vacationing in West Virginia with my family, we enjoyed kayaking, canoeing, and mountain climbing.  However,whenever you turned on the radio, you heard the "sweet ads".  The ads implored people to see how the changes the President presented on the economy, education, and healthcare, were wasteful.  The words thrown into the ad were entertaining, but in no way were actual facts presented to voters.  West Virginia listened keenly to ads and voted. 

I will never forget that a former school chum of mine declared how she wanted to make her own heathcare choices.  She didn't have healthcare and knew nothing about the bill.

We forget so soon that change comes from us. We have to hold our representatives responsible. Most of all, people should really read the legislation.