November 7, 2012

A few observations and musings….

1) The money spent by all participants in this election cycle is obscene. Over $6 Billion is inexcusable. What desease could we have cured with that?

2) The amount of unaccounted money flowing into our election system is frightening. Citizen's United is a pox upon our Democracy.

3) We should find the courage to re-evaluate our election process to make it neutral and fair to all. Election Commissions should be apolitical and appointed by the Supreme Court of each state, not the Governor or Legislature.

3) Gerrymandering should be really outlawed, census redistricting should be a function of an Independent National Commission, not political hacks preserving their seats.

4) One wonders if grown-ups on both side of the aisle will show up for the re-convening of Congress.

5) As a Citizen I expect my Legislative Delegation to find the common ground, I pledge my continued observation of the their behavior and I expect them talk to each other before they blow off to the press.

6) I pledge to make my voice heard to my elected representatives, they will have my support even when we disagree.

7) I pledge to be civil in my discourse no matter where I may be, I expect the same from other grown-ups. Children should be seen, not heard.

Who will join me?