What We Are Really Thinking?
By Thomas D. Segel
May 14, 2007
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Terry Brady up in Anchorage, Alaska was very concise with his concerns. "A sorry Congress. Almost as sorry Administration especially on immigration and pandering to extreme environmentalists."
Barbara Smith feels the main concerns of her family are in tune with my personal view of what is taking place in our country, the sad and sorry Congress, high gas prices, and a leaky border that still has a steady stream of illegal aliens pouring across daily. Reflectively, all of that goes back to the poor performance of Congress.
Leo Robert writes from State College, Pennsylvania. He says, "My concern is that we have lost control of our government. Politicians don't care about the issues. They are only concerned about power and dollars. We have true patriots like the Minute Men who want to protect our borders and we have a president who calls them vigilantes. Our sovereignty is going away and folks remain asleep. Lawsuits have everyone afraid. The ACLU puts fear in everyone, including our politicians. Our schools and churches cave in to liberals because they don't want to upset people. I think you get the picture."
Wanda Greenhill is in the travel industry. Her concerns are, "Congress is in a sorry state and I believe the president is doing all he can for the American people. Unemployment is down, interest rates have been the lowest in years and none of us are privy to what is on his plate. It is easy to find fault and hard to be compassionate. High fuel prices are a concern for everyone. The summer as fast approaching and the travel business will once again see decreases rather than increases."
Fred Carr is a retired Marine who says the war is a concern, along with high gas prices and illegal immigration. "What concerns me the most, though, are professional politicians. You and I can have our employment terminated due to poor performance. That doesn't apply to the politician very often. The politician, on the other hand, can only be 'fired' at an election. Even after losing an election they still have fringe influences with minorities, conservatives, liberals, etc."
Carr also has a bone to pick with the American voters and non-voters. "Sometimes a non-vote is a blessing to these people (politicians). "
Carr says he often has conversations with people and during them asks, "Do you vote?" Resounding he says," The answer is who cares? There's nobody out there I support."
Bob Johnston is a fellow Rotarian. He says his main concern is "The unethical behavior of professionals, especially in public service capacity. The selfish and greedy behavior of elected officials and the non punishment for offenses."
Johnston is also concerned with the "lack of parental guidance and responsible participation, the magnitude of youth and young adults' preoccupation with gadgets, the ever-increasing promiscuous behavior of young people and the abuse of the legal system for personal reward."
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