Our Broken Government: Is it Repairable?

Tuesday, November 6 is Election Day and it seems the upcoming election is all people are talking about right now. While I don't care to get into political debates with flame war starters in chat forums, I do care deeply about the country I live in and the people who are leading it, though "leading" seems to be a somewhat strong word for what is actually happening. Our Senate and Congress are divided like never before in American history and there is only one word for the reason why: ego.

After watching an interview this evening with Senate Majority leader Harry Reid and Minority leader Mitch McConnell, I am feeling even more hopeless than I was previously. The basic tone of the interview was "Why can't the Senate accomplish anything? Why is the Senate so divided and unwilling to compromise on the important issues?" In typical Washington fashion each leader (who claim to be close friends off the Senate floor) spent the time blaming one another for the actions of their respective political parties. There was no real definitive answers regarding the failure of this Senate to accomplish even the most minor of compromises.

When politicians begin to care more for the power of their seat and the agenda of their party and the lobbyists who scratch their backs, America is in trouble. There is currently no one in Washington right now who appears to genuinely care about the American people. There is no one willing to stand up and say "We don't have to agree on every issue, but let's put those disagreements aside and come up with solutions that will benefit our constituents."

When heading to the polls on Tuesday, I urge you to go armed with knowledge of the voting record of your representatives in Washington. Don't bother voting along party lines anymore; neither party is any better than the other these days. Instead, go with the candidate you feel will stand up for the citizens of this country. It is up to we voters to say "Enough is enough!" We have the power to change the government and make it a true reflection of our goals as a family of Americans. After all, isn't that what defines a true democracy? Make your voice heard; please vote this Tuesday.