that gets it's way with the lawmakers and in no small secret, get put ahead of we the people. I have personally been responsible for constituent relations (corporate). I was responsible in my state for the needs of my company in relationship with the local, state, Congress, Senate (and POTUS when designated). My job on any legislation current, pending or in the fuzzy idea stage was to make personal contact with any or all that could have an impact on any bills that could affect the company. I was required to have a minimum of a monthly meeting with appropriate Congressional and Senate representatives to assure name and contact recognition with them and their aids. It was a well funded, well documented, well executed program. And in the number of years of my personal involvement we did in fact sway the direction legislation followed.

Why all the above?

My company was a Fortune 100 Company. Forget the $$$ aspect for a moment. Let's talk meaningful numbers. I don't care what company...or lobby...put them all together they pale in total to the population of we the people. The point? The companies and their representatives did what ever it takes to keep representatives informed of it's needs.

The majority of we the people DO NOTHING. We the people are quite content to be placed on page two of the law makers priorities. We the people are content with cheaters, liars, adulterers, tax evaders, et al who DO NOTHING for we the people.

The solution is simple....change....CHANGE....the apathetic citizen into a pro-active, demanding majority to be dealt with.

I am afraid none of us will live long enough to see that happen. Gas in our tanks, food on the table, golf to be played, vacations/cruises to be taken....the not in my back yard, apathetic, permissive, no expectation as long as it does not affect me crowd...GOOD LUCK.

That will change when the oil supply gets interrupted.....way too late.

My favorite subject....bar none....THE SILENT MAJORITY....gets what it deserves.

BTK