| Author: | Richard Barton | ISBN: | 9780990378952 |
| Publisher: | Richard Barton | Publication: | June 6, 2018 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | Richard Barton |
| ISBN: | 9780990378952 |
| Publisher: | Richard Barton |
| Publication: | June 6, 2018 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
This booklet is a compilation of my views on several critical subjects of concern in our current national situation. Some whimsical and tongue and cheek, but the majority very serious. It is addressed to our various representatives in Congress and some members of the administration who are mired in disfunctionality and lack the backbone to resolve issues and lead the way forward.
Contentious times in our society have become a norm. While there are many problems facing our nation, there is one major point that needs resolution within our federal government (and probably at the state level also), and it is the antithesis of good governing. Obstructionism has become the norm and it is wrong. Governance requires compromise and a willingness to see the other viewpoint. To be universally obstructionist, regardless of the issue, is a power play and a head-in-the-sand viewpoint that runs contrary to good governance and the will of the majority of the people. In my mind, this attitude appears to be rife on both sides of our current political spectrum.
I strongly feel both parties have their problems … and the one problem they share is a near-total disconnect (there are a few exceptions to this) with their constituents; or, at least, that is my perception. The recent town hall meetings show this very vividly and indicate a stark contrast between representatives' opinions and the people they purport to represent. Special, and monied, interests are too prevalent in our governance process and need to be reigned in to allow the will of the majority of the people to hold sway.
This booklet may not be read much, let alone any actions taken as a result. It is not a detailed analysis of the various issues, since I am not an expert in any of them. But I decided that I needed to let representatives in government know how I felt and what my views were. After all, they cannot read minds, and the results of various surveys that they, and we, are bombarded with can only rarely be trusted. So direct communication of this type, or letters and cards, are a sure-fire way of letting these legislators know the true feelings of people like myself.
Approximately 100 pages
This booklet is a compilation of my views on several critical subjects of concern in our current national situation. Some whimsical and tongue and cheek, but the majority very serious. It is addressed to our various representatives in Congress and some members of the administration who are mired in disfunctionality and lack the backbone to resolve issues and lead the way forward.
Contentious times in our society have become a norm. While there are many problems facing our nation, there is one major point that needs resolution within our federal government (and probably at the state level also), and it is the antithesis of good governing. Obstructionism has become the norm and it is wrong. Governance requires compromise and a willingness to see the other viewpoint. To be universally obstructionist, regardless of the issue, is a power play and a head-in-the-sand viewpoint that runs contrary to good governance and the will of the majority of the people. In my mind, this attitude appears to be rife on both sides of our current political spectrum.
I strongly feel both parties have their problems … and the one problem they share is a near-total disconnect (there are a few exceptions to this) with their constituents; or, at least, that is my perception. The recent town hall meetings show this very vividly and indicate a stark contrast between representatives' opinions and the people they purport to represent. Special, and monied, interests are too prevalent in our governance process and need to be reigned in to allow the will of the majority of the people to hold sway.
This booklet may not be read much, let alone any actions taken as a result. It is not a detailed analysis of the various issues, since I am not an expert in any of them. But I decided that I needed to let representatives in government know how I felt and what my views were. After all, they cannot read minds, and the results of various surveys that they, and we, are bombarded with can only rarely be trusted. So direct communication of this type, or letters and cards, are a sure-fire way of letting these legislators know the true feelings of people like myself.
Approximately 100 pages
