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| Thursday, November 30, 2006 Thank You Thank you! Thank you! Thank you for the excellent article, "Taking the Thanks Out of Thanksgiving." --Pastor Barry K. Wednesday, November 29, 2006 Crisis I am a retired Navy veteran. I served during the Vietnam war. I was not drafted, rather joined the Navy after graduating high school. I do not think that conflicts such as Vietnam, Gulf war, the present conflicts in the middle should call for a draft. However, if there is an international worldwide crisis such as was present during World War II, then I think a draft would be necessary. RMC Larry W., USN retired. Monday, November 27, 2006 Different Opinion I read your article on the subject in the Siskiyou Daily News, Yreka, California. I have a different opinion of the drafting of our young people to serve in the military as a slavery issue. I do agree on some moral grounds and there may be some legal grounds also but as I am not an attorney, I do not know all the legal arguments. I did have a problem with the draft during the so-called Vietnam War on the basis that our Congress did not have the stomach to declare it a War. My differing opinion on the slavery issue is based on the following. In Section 8, Article 12 of our Constitution, the power is given to the Congress to raise and support armies. This to me is a very broad power and leaves it to Congress to determine how to raise the Army. The draft would be a form of raising the Army. As the 13th Amendment, I think this is a red herring based on the fact that this amendment was for the purpose of ending the enslaving as practiced at the time of people imported from mainly Africa. There is nothing mentioned in this amendment of serving in the military. Further, the definition of slavery in Webster's University Dictionary is: 1. Bondage to a MASTER OR HOUSEHOLD, 2. a mode of production in which slaves constitute the principal workforce, 3. subjucation or addiction to a specific influence. The definition of slave includes, 1. ONE bound in servitude to A PERSON or HOUSEHOLD AS AN INSTRUMENT OF LABOR. (not military service) Bondage is defined as: 1. the condition of a slave or serf:servitude, 2. subjection to a power, force or influence, 3. Villeanage; Villean, one of a class of feudal serfs holding the legal status of freemen in the dealings with all persons except their LORD. There seems to be an avenue for arguments made based on the definitions of slavery that the draft is a form of slavery. However, definitions of slavery refer to a person or household not a sovereign nation. Therefore my opinion as a layman would be that defining the draft as a slvery issue is a spurious argument. --Virgil M. Hired Thugs As a former marine in Vietnam, I agree that a draft is not in keeping with Libertarian (Constitutional?) principles. The "war" itself is not Constitutional, period. But, in most arguments against the draft, I hear no one discussing the possibilities for our "all volunteer" military to be at best "mercenaries" or at worst "hired thugs". A poll (that I can not find now) was taken among modern day marines and a large percentage (82%...?) indicated they would fire upon their countrymen if ordered to do so. And with the protections for using our active military against the population gone... I think I would trust a more "disgruntled" member of the military to guard MY backside or patrol the streets of New Orleans. Perhaps they are the ones, by their "unwillingness", who recognize the immorality and illegality of every war since, what, WWII?... "Gung Ho" can be carried too far.--Dan Y. Pleased I’m a sentimental Christian, celebrating the Christian Calendar and tied to that liturgy as my wife, an ex-nun. I was raised in a liberal Protestant church and find peace in the beauty of the outdoors, nature and our animal neighbors who aren’t accommodated well enough. As a practicing, teaching artist and I hope I am growing in wisdom and generosity. Though the voice of a Pastor M tests one’s kindness seriously. I hope I can make this a better world a better world for having been here. Keep your good messages coming. They are needed and appreciated. Regards, Jim M. Hear Thank you very much. This message is what the public needs to hear. --Allen W. Questionable Motives I agree that this country is composed of people of questionable motives and morals in government. I remenber Korea and Vietnam and I ask for what reason our young people die to save those people in countries who don't give a damn for freedom.The reason -so a bunch of corrupt politicians can get rich. I am old and a lot smarter now and I say let those bastards who inhabit Washington get themselves killed in a "useless war that they believe in." You know they won't--I don't trust any government and I hope the American people will wake up to these corrupt politicians we have in both parties. They continue to sell out to the highest bidder. --Dave E. The Draft: Slavery? Sorry, but you have got his one all wrong. If the Union had not drafted troops, then slavery would still be in effect. Were we right to get involved in both World Wars? Did Britain not have a right to oppose the Germans in both wars, and in the process defend its freedom? If so, then it was mandatory to implement the draft to win the war. There are currently 1.7 million troops in the US Army and Marine Corps. Let's assume that about the historical ratio of actual fighting men to support personnel remains at 10-1. That means we only have 170,000 combat ground troops in the whole military. That means there are only about 15,000 such men in Iraq. Our ability to fight a serious war in the future would be nonexistent without a draft. And without a current draft, we won't have enough men in America trained to fight in a war. That means atomic warfare if we are seriously threatened. Not much of an option is it John? Part of our freedoms demands individual responsivility and sacrifice, as you so effectively and frequently point out. The draft is just one of those responsibilities and sacrifices all Americans ought to be glad to assume. Brice M. Military Draft To Whom It May Concern: I am an 19 year old female, and I believe that your view on the draft is exactly correct. In a land where we are supposed to be free, we are suppressed... wether it be gay marrage (its their life.. let them live it how they please), religion in school, or the draft. And I believe you should note that the draft isnt even sexually fair! If women can vote, then why cant they get drafted? They can enlist in the army just as easily as a man can... if men are going to be bound by the country government to hold up arms against an enemy with whom they personally have no quarry... then why shouldnt a female... we can vote, we can enlist, we can get a job in the workforce.. we call for equal treatment... therefore why aren't we getting the bad equal treatment along with the good? Seems unfair to me! I do believe that the draft is wrong, but if it is going to be there regardless.. then why dont we make it a little bit more fair? Trista R. Saddened It warmed my heart to read your column in the Post Tribune on Thursday. A well written, heartfelt article ringing with TRUTH. The poem, "Recessional" reminded me of many truths in the scriptures. I am 74 yrs. old and I am so saddened by what is happening in the United States of America. We are being bombarded by people just like you mentioned in your column who are bent toward taking Christ our Savior out of everything that we hold sacred and holy. We have overcrowded prisons, while our churches are diminishing. We have lewedness on TV and of course the Computer has become a playground for perverts. Sin is on a rampage in this country and of course I think you would agree that it will get worse. Last Sunday, in Sunday School, we spoke about Sodom and Gomorrah. People doing their own thing and of course, God punished them severly. Seems as tho' we are heading in that same direction, or have we already arrived? ! ! And so, it was truly heartwarming to read your article, knowing there are young men and women holding to the truth of God's Word. May God give you the strength and courage to continue to speak out for what you believe in. -Doris P. Rangle Is Right Are we going to end these conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq yet one more time with the people and the Congress back home pulling the rug out from under the Patriots who serve, and leave us with another failure on the hands of the "folks back home" only to find years later that we had it won -- had we only "stayed the course" and shown the face of National Unity and Resolve to our enemies? Had Lincoln shown the resolve of the self serving that you seem to be promoting here, then we would be two nations. The larger danger in my eyes is the embracing of devious peoples coming amongst us under the banner of political correctness and multiculturalism that is enabling the 4th Jihad to surround us with their modern day Trojan Horse that we created for them. Teamed with the ACLU they seem to be headed for the final victory while we try to figure out who is the enemy and how and when to defend ourselves. Darwin S. San Diego Tyranny Thank you for continuing to write pieces that provoke thought in a politically correct social landscape. As a public school teacher and future administrator, I see what is fast becoming the "tyranny of the minority." This is a twist on our Founder's concern that the majority might terrorize those with beliefs and opinions that diverge from the bulk of society. In the case of religion, our school systems, under constant threat by a bullying ACLU, are focusing on political concerns that are beyond the scope of the traditional functions of schools. For the tiny fraction of the population that is atheist, we end up throwing away the very moral underpinning of our society. This small but vocal group of Americans claims that their civil liberties are being infringed upon because the vast majority of Americans are simply living their lives. Your column was an excellent reminder that the Founders of this great nation, while concerned about the rights of groups like atheists, also paid attention to the greatness of our Creator. This essential historical fact will only be ignored by special interests like the ACLU that are busy fighting for so many people that they will one day have nothing to fight for because the very ethical systems that they vow to protect will no longer have any legal basis. Thank you for continuing to provide an articulate and reasoned response to the morally degenerate ACLU. Sincerely, Shaun B. Thrash Wrong Logic Mr. Whitehead, First you already acknowledged that the Supreme Court had ruled, so why thrash that over again? Second "morality" has never stopped any Administration from waging war. You and others simply don't want YOUR kids to go. Only when YOUR kids have to go will you speak up against the insanity of war... not the insanity of the draft. -Anon. Thanksgiving Hugh M. Port Glasgow Scotland Tuesday, November 21, 2006 Christmas Scene After 65 years of using the Christmas crib, I find that the refusal of the ACLU to honor Christmas in the same way this year, is ridiculous and totally dismaying. Thank you for your position on the question. Must we throw away all our traditions in Canada and the USA to "accommodate" people who don't share our faith? What about Jewish and Moslem traditions? Must they also fall by the wayside? Thank you. Marie J. Toronto, Canada. Your Article Mr. Whitehead, I read your article, "Christianity in crisis" in my local newspaper which is very anti-Christian, but they do some surprising things every now and then! The Danville, VA 'Register and Bee'!! Great article and it says the thing a lot of us have been trying to say to the churches. Our words have fallen on rock hard, deaf ears. I truly hope your words will be heard! I guess it's too much for me the think that you might love Jesus! I hope you do! Denny G. Keeping Christ in Christmas It is truly sad that there are countless men & women who are self-appointed leaders in the so-called "Christian Evangelical Movement" that support this 'Counterfeit' for their own aggrandizement!! Truly men & women will lift-up human tradition over and above "Thus saith The LORD" and The Authority of Scripture!! Ignorance breeds ignorance. Read and Heed!! --Ellis and Theora Monday, November 20, 2006 Toys for Tots Praise God that you stood up for Jesus against Toys for Tots. We will be donating to your organization! John Whitehead and the Rutherford Institute are a great blessing! I'll bet someone at Toys for Tots is still in shock and Satan lost another battle. Thank you! Bill and Rhonda American Thanksgiving As a Canadian, former teacher, I find it ironic that anyone in the USA, could attempt to deny that the Pilgrims had their day to thank God, hence the tradition of Thanksgiving Day! Has Political Correctness in America stooped so low as to attempt to rewrite History? Start gathering all the pre-sixties History books, copy them and put the old ones in a vault. Jessie, N.Vancouver, B.C. Canada. Friday, November 17, 2006 Offend Laura Thank You well with whom I can interact. I feel as though reading your writings has afforded me this - I just got finished reading another article on rutherford.org about the church and politics that resonated so deeply and your reference to Schaeffer's ideas was another reminder of an old friend who I need to sit down with again. All this to say, "thank you." You have refreshed my heart this week. Grace, Ted W. Toys For Tots I am a participant in the Toys for Tots promotion. I am a single mother of 3 who does not receive child support, works a full time job, and a part time job to pay my bills. Toys for Tots is a God send and without it Santa would not visit our home. I will receive a letter to tell me when to pick up my toys and food basket, I am allowed to choose the toys myself from tables of 100s of different toys and therefore am not obligated to take any toys which may offend me. I believe that the 4,000 dolls would be greatly appreciated by many families. I just thought I'd share this bit of thanks and gratitude to those who help and the disbelief that any toys would be refused. Thanks and God Speed, Sara K. Tuesday, November 14, 2006 Complete Agreement I am in complete agreement with you if you look at Christianity that is paraded in front of us. I have been in the ministry for 50 years, beginning at age 16. I am in my 31st year as pastor of Trinity Baptist Church of Poteau. It is a small Church of 250 members with only about one third attend and out of those a hand full are committed. However, over the years deacons and ministers have started in the Church and are now serving other congregations. I have preached the same message you wrote for many years. The message of service and sacrifice is not very appealing to people who are looking for "excitement". The one hope is the knowledge that real Christianity is not in crisis and never has been. Crisis may surround it but, as in the past, it will survive. We are certainly in the "falling away" we read about in Scripturre. When the falling away is complete the real thing will stand. Much as the sculpture who sees the statue where no one else can see it and chips away until it is exposed. I wish everyone could read your article. Thank you. LeRoy B. The Average Church I read your op-ed in the the Fort Worth Star Telegram today in which you attack modern day American Christianity. You must be basing your opinion on TV news and newspapers which tend to focus on Televangelists and fallen mega-church pastors. If you had bothered to research it you would have found the the average big city pastor makes about $50,000 a year. Here in Dallas the average is even lower at $44,000 a year, it's even less in the country. The average church congregation is about 100 souls. I'm sure the sensationalized stories on TV fit your bias against Christianity, but you really should dig a little deeper. The Olsteens and Crouches of the world are a rarity in Christianity. They do make a very nice straw-man which you easily knocked down. I'll wager your academic buddies are high-fiving you after the way you eviscerated that straw-man. In today's world, it takes no courage to denigrate Christianity, in fact it's a popular pastime of those on the left. If you had any courage you would take on radical Islam, not a bunch of Christians who would defend your right to be ignorant. Would your buddies at Rutherford be congratulating you if you took on radical Islam? Do you have the courage to do so? Oops, you might loose friends and prestige, better not go there. If you bothered to read the New Testament you would find all kinds of references to believers and people calling themselves believers engaged in all sorts of sin. They are admonished to leave their sin behind and seek God. Sounds just like your description of modern Christianity. Nothing has changed, the world is full of hypocrites and liars. Your in the mix as well. Welcome to the party. I would like to read other opinion pieces you have written. I want to see if all your work consists of picking off easy targets (straw-men you set up), or do you actually research the facts prior to spouting your opinion. Everybody is entitled to their opinion, even if it can't be backed up by the facts. I challenge you to find a church running under a hundred people on Sunday morning. Study them and their pastor and find out what Christianity and Jesus are all about. Give yourself time to get to know the believers. Let me know how your intellectual pursuits turn out. For a truly fascinating experience, find a church that calls itself "bible-believing". I pray you will have your eyes opened. Fred C. I Join You Thank you for your well written article in the Fort Worth Star Telegram. As a Christian I join you in your concerns about how we have become legalistic, materialistic, political and self-absorbed. I am not a member of the right-wing because I do not want the right-wing to represent me as a Christian. I am freguently disheartened by the lack of compassion and mercy so vividly lived out by Christ whom we are to emulate. My concerns aren't political as much as they are spiritual. How do I as a born-again believer impact my culture? How do I live in a way that isn't materialistic...it seems the question is obviously answered by living counter-culture. I am not implying becoming anti-government and disengaging myself from the world I live in. I want to find another way. I am searching for that way and I am thankful for leader's like yourself who are pointing out where we have gone astray and how we can find our way back to the Christianity that was synonymous with charity, compassion and love for one's neighbor. I just wanted you to know that I appreciated your thought provoking and truthful essay. Sincerely, Nancy H. Monday, November 13, 2006 Credibility I read your article, which appeared in the Fort Worth Star Telegram today, Nov. 13, 2006. Never placing any credibility or faith in TV evangelists or those that preach a gospel of material wealth, I found myself agreeing with your assessment of modern religion. It seems that way too many churches have fallen in the very snare from which they should be helping to protect us. I attend a local Church of Christ congregation, and we have a fairly large and new facility. I must admit that it does not feel like a church building to me, but we do a significant amount of evangelic outreach and community benevolence work in our congregation. We do not subscribe to the "prosperity gospel" corporately, although I sense that there are those in our membership who do individually. I cannot judge them, but I am only capable of discerning what I see and hear. I'm glad I read your entire article, because my initial thought was to disagree - I nearly passed on your insight. I'm glad I stuck with it. As I said, I agree with your assessment, and, in fact, I believe you have hit the nail on the head. I fail to understand how we can associate a gospel of material wealth with the teachings of Jesus Christ. He disassociated himself with material wealth at every turn of the page. I do not believe that all wealthy people are lost or cannot enter heaven. I know several people who are very wealthy, but their material wealth is not their god - God is, and Jesus Christ is their Lord. They are not Christians in order to attain great material wealth. They use the things they have to bring glory to God. We should be able to do that with whatever we have, as did the poor widow with her single mite. Material things will not condemn us to hell, but worshipping those things will eventually get you there. I would like to hear what you recommend for reversing the effects of the "prosperity gospel", and for heading it off. The issue doesn't seem to be one that gets a lot of press, but seems to serve to give the Christian faith a black eye. How do we disassociate the politician from the Christian so that when the politician falls, he does not take all Christians with him. I would appreciate more of your insight. This made for interesting discussion and reading. Warm regards. Keith R. Corruption I don't believe Christianity is in crisis, I believe it's in Corruption. And, it's blatantly corrupting the Constitution of these once United States. Thanks to GW Bush and company, we are once again a divided nation! And a killing nation! To support an individual's right to inject Christianism into a city council meeting is to insult and deny those who are not Christian the same respect as themselves. Isn't this the same philosophy as the Taliban in the fundamentalist Islamist world? Are these arrogant people not able to pray on the way to the city council meeting? Don R. Benbrook, TX Modern Christianity I read your column titled An Empty Shell of Faith? which appeared in the November 13, 2006, edition of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and identified with your conclusions regarding the brand of today's Christianity and the direction to which it seems to be headed. I find that everything you addressed is so blatantly apparent that I wonder how a conscientious Christian can continue supporting, either financially or spiritually, any religious activity. For myself, a 70 year old man who, until recently, has been an active member of the local church for most of his life, the general practices of the church and its place in the community, not to mention the never ending high profiled scandals, have left me apathetic and suspicious about any activity proclaiming its mission as spiritually motivated. Today's church is about politics, entertainment, social activity, material growth, sports, etcetera, and there's simply no room left for spiritual endeavors. I suppose that I'm just too old. Jim W. The Masses Thank you for the article "An empty shell of faith" which appeared in the Star Telegram, Ft Worth Tx today. It is very timely and needs to be understood by the masses which are fooled by the Televangilist in the media today. At least in the Metroplex here. Thank God for men Like you who will stand for truth. Your work is appreciated. Pete P. Stand Up, Stand Up for Wicca I know this is coming late, but I have an excuse, due to the fact that I got back from Iraq, moved from California to Florida and was looking for a job and now finally found one. :) I wanted to thank you for the article that you wrote. How did I see it? I was surfing the military articles on Witches Voice.com and ran across it, and felt, in case some of my fellow Wiccans didn't already, I wanted to extend a thank you for respecting our relgious freedom and stating it. Most of the Pagan community feels that the Christian community is agenst them, and this should, in turn, help with the balance that we all need. Again, thank you for your support! Blessed be, Michelle D. Respectfully Disagree How well do you know Ted? Yet you said he is not a pastor. Where do you see the Word instructing us to publicize opinions about someone we have never met or barely know? On the contrary, the Word says we are not to judge people (actions, yes. Whatever the Word says is sin, we say is sin. But we are not to judge the people themselves.) To their own Master (Christ) they stand or fall. Proverbs says, “He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame to him.” Did you witness Ted’s pre-scandal handling of his church or speak with those in it in order to determine that Ted is not a pastor? (Do you know if David Kuo knows Ted or those close to Ted? I hope you did not simply pick up on his sentence and launch an editorial.) I have been in Ted’s church more than once. I have heard several of his teachings. I have associated with some of his friends. Ted Haggard was a pastor. And as a pastor one thing he was supposed to do was preach what the Word says. You wrote that Ted used his positions to condemn homosexuality and campaign for amendments banning same-sex marriage The Word clearly condemns all homosexual activity. You wrote that the accuser now finds himself accused of.... I have taught and I will continue to teach that same point in my non-public ekklesia....and I certainly hope my state will ban same-sex ‘marriage’. Does that make me an ‘accuser’? Ted is our brother in Christ. When the media swarm a fallen brother, interviewing him in his car with his children present, every Christian should hurt. We who do not hurt with him need to take notice, for we are One Body in Christ Jesus. In my opinion, sending your email was unChristlike. You spread the allegations about Ted to people who might have had no idea about them; yet the Word says love covers a multitude of sins. Your email spoke not a word of restoration; yet the Word says when we see a brother fall, we are to restore him in the spirit of meekness, lest we also be tempted....which, in my paraphrasing means, because we could be next. Adam left us ALL with the exact same fallen nature. Do you think that whatever sins Ted may have committed are worse than the sins you have committed? If Ted had never been born, Sir, and in all of humanity only John Whitehead chose Jesus as his Savior, our Lord would still have had to endure the cross to save John from his sins. Ted is no worse than John, Sir. And you are no worse than Ted. Had you felt there was a lesson to be learned in Ted’s fall, my definition of Christian love and compassion would have taught it with hope and taught it without names. Just as I imagine you’d like us to do unto you. God bless you, Judi K. Confronting The Ministry Thank you for your editorial in the Christian Post. It was one of the best analysts of this situation I have seen. I have confronted the ministry and TV leaders of our time repeatedly about their lifestyles but to no avail (in fact, I've been mostly attacked for stating that the "emperor has no clothes"). While I am proud that the Christian organization I am currently with has values that are totally opposite of the ones you pointed out in your article, and we're trying to make as much change as possible, much more needs to be done if the church is ever going to be effective again. Thanks for speaking the truth. Sincerely, Kathleen J. It's Tough It is GREAT to have this on line....I am a teacher at a private Christian school, and wish I had more time to read these articles on the fast computer in my classroom....but alas!.....I can only read 'snippets'. I printed out John's picture to share with my 8th grade religion class and to discuss the article Christianity in Crisis. I'm trying to teach them that liberty is NOT license to do or say 'whatever'! There are laws made for the greater good of society that may inhibit some personal freedoms and that's OK!....it's tough! Carole P. Friday, November 10, 2006 Terrorists Have Their Own Phone Networks Marc P. Thursday, November 09, 2006 Christianity in Crisis --Rey B. Wednesday, November 08, 2006 I Agree With You Basically I agree with you--and I don't even have a TV! I feel I can understand the "scene" as well using other media without being mesmerized by the visuals and the talking heads. But I also sense that I may be missing out on some of the very current confrontations. Yes, "we the people" are the key, but I think we have to"fix" the political system by democratic means without "dismantling it"! I just saw the new movie The Queen--I found it very intresting,pretty well done, and relevant to this discussion. Keep up the good work. --John M. Monday, November 06, 2006 Do Nothing Congress Dear Mr. Whitehead: Hear you on the radio on the way to work (1660, Fargo, ND) every morning. Like what you talk about. Read your commentary about "A do nothing congress." How true. The problem is, what is the alternative? I tend to vote as a conservative. In North Dakota unfortunately, I feel because of the farm give a way programs, many in the State vote for the Democratic candidates, even though the people here in the State tend to be fairly consecrative on social issues. When one looks at the situation with our congress, I feel that there are a variety of reasons why they have not been able to get much done. In reality, there is a civil war going on in this nation, conservative values versus liberals. This is reflected in congress. The split is nearly equal, with I think a slight tilt toward the conservative - conservative-moderate types. This voting block though does not hold a big enough edge to "ram" legislation through congress, thus everything ends up being a compromise. Generally speaking, compromises do not please anyone, nor do they really make anyone mad enough to raise up to the level to do something about it. On top of this you add the lobbyist, the need to please the people who provide the money so members of congress can get re-elected, and again in my opinion the fact that many in America today do not pay enough attention, nor are they given the tools to understand by the media or other news sources to understand what their congressmen are actually doing or voting on. This is also part of the social civil war that is transpiring at this time in our nation. This is further compounded by from what I see as a public that is becoming accustomed to feeding at the public trough. Throw a fight against terrorist, and make no mistake, there are those who would do us in in a heart beat if given the chance, a fight that I feel many Americans don't understand, nor understand the ramifications of, (love the media on this one), because the next shopping trip to the mall is more important than understanding why we are not energy independent, and what we have are a bunch of sheep being eventually lead to the slaughter while Washington burns. The big question though, is what to do about it? There are not any viable alternatives in our system. The two party system just doesn't seem to be able to reflect the will of the people any longer. During the last Presidential election for me it was a matter of voting against someone versus voting for someone. I certainly do not think much of the current President, but the alternate was even more scary. Personally, I think the parliamentary system of government where there is a wide range of candidates, reflecting a broad spectrum of views with the winners of the most seats getting together to form a government provides a more representative view of what the people desire. Unfortunately, in our country with such an entrenched two party system options are limited. Vote for the party that is closer to your views, or suffer the consequences of having the other party in power. Term limits would help, but apparently that is not going to happen, so what to do to get government back to government for and by the people. Couple this with a political process that is so destructive related to those who would run, that good people are not stepping up to the plate and running for office, thus we get stuck with the second string, IE BUSH and KERRY. So, the big question is, what to do to get congress back to listening to the people? I vote and vote and vote, and yet nothing changes. No wonder people are disenchanted about the process. Only 40% voting. Terrible. I would like to hear learned people like yourself begin to offer solutions to the problem in Washington. As long a people vote against a candidate and what that candidate believes, in my case liberal democrats, versus being able to vote for someone who shares my views, I have begun to question if it is even worth voting any longer. Couple the lack of choices with a public who is educated by 30 spot ads versus taking the time to really learn what a candidate - party really stands for, and we have what we have today. Compromise, compromise compromise when they are not fighting with each other for power. A complete overhaul is needed. The question is, how to accomplish the overhaul to return the power of government to the people. Any ideas? Bruce S. Thursday, November 02, 2006 I Cringe! I would guess that one reason most people want to get out of Iraq is that they listen to the liberal press who only tells us how bad things are there. Very rarely will they give a good story. Unfortunately this kind of coverage every day from multiple sources can be a downer to anyone, but most people will not go to other sources to get a balanced view. If we had fair coverage I think your assessment on this issue would have to change. The rest is frustratingly true, but when I consider the options, I cringe! Virginia W. |
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