Over the last several days, Town Halls across the nation have been subjected to demonstrations that have in a few instances, degenerated to violence. Democrats and Republicans are now crying foul as they play the blame game. The Democratic Leadership accusing the Republican Leadership of a coordinated conservative attack and Republicans denying any knowledge!
BAAAAHHHH! BAAAAHHHH! The sheep aren’t smart enough to coordinate their own grass roots efforts. Both sides seem hell bent on ignoring the literally hundreds of grass roots groups springing forth all over this country. These groups are a mix of many different points of view. Most are neither far left or right but ALL carry a common theme, “We are tired of not being heard! We are alarmed that substantial legislation is being passed into law in the Congress that no one has had the opportunity to read and consider! We are sick of being ignored while our children’s inheritance is being squandered away.”
A Washington newspaper article with a Democratic slant tells the story of activist on the move. Loosely organized protesters intent on keeping heat on Obama health plans The article articulates the two party’s positions on the subject but ignores the third and most probable explanation. People are fed up with their government treating them like little children and are fighting back. People are frustrated and unfortunately this is spilling over to violent confrontations! When you have people chanting “Hear our voice!” and “Read the Bill”, it should send a clear message to lawmakers!
While Healthcare is a contentious subject, I personally feel that this has less to do with healthcare and more to do with the timing of the Town Halls themselves. This is the first opportunity that people have had to assemble and directly interact with their lawmakers and to vent their frustration over being ignored. When you call your Congressmen; Write your Congressman; or visit the office and you see no response, the last resort is to start demonstrating! This was evident earlier this year at Tea Party events across the nation. Since that time, several hundred more groups have started organizing!
Lawmakers need to get the message and start being responsible to their bosses, THE ELECTORATE!!! If they won’t, then 2010 and 2012 will be years to remember for many lawmakers.
Tags: Congress, Healthcare, Politics, Protest
