Why do we pay legislators to lie and pretend they are doing something beyond trying to get themselves re-elected by the easiest method possible so they can get elected again.
Gun control. Debt Control, End welfare for the rich...Oh well, never mind. We gotta worry about gay marriage and important things like unmarried priests and bishops perspective on women's rights. And, the football and baseball leagues need tax exemptions and taxpayer welfare. We need to poll the astrologers about climate change. Check your stars.
Oh, and what about all those broadcast licenses that give the very rich another way to pollute society with violence. Oh, nevermind. Just as long as they don't broadcast pornography, why worry? They will rebroadcast the same video over and over again with the most violent implications possible.
Our spineless congress critters have become threats to the general welfare at our expense.
*** Stay tuned, but watch PBS and listen to NPR to get a reasonable mix of facts and commentary.---- Doug Wiken