I don't know about
the rest of you, but I am so tired of seeing and hearing about
politicians acting like spoiled brats and school yard bullies that
I'm rethinking my position on a democracy. Maybe we need to go back
to parent-o-cracy and teach some manners and fair play tactics to
those who apparently lack these skills. Time-outs seem like a good
idea as well, but first maybe we ought to call off recess and
require elected officials to act like mature adults, and put their
constituents before their personal agendas and selfish wants.
Nancy Pelosi and pals
can't seem to take "no" for an answer and too often seem like
whining brats. This kind of brat thinks that if they keep after
their parents long enough, trying to shame them, that the parents
will finally relent and let them have their way. This breed of brat
can't seem to see there is a world out there that does not revolve
solely around them and their particular wants. Brats either can't
see that their wants are selfish and only benefit a few in their
group, or really don't care. Yes, that is what a great deal of this
looks like. It doesn't matter if it is or not because obviously
games are being played, and without any regard for fairness, at
that.
The St. Petersburg
Times had an article, "Pelosi
aware of the unhappiness," Associated Press, Published October
28, 2007. Does it fly over her head that people are unhappy
with her and her behavior?
It is one thing to be
against the war, and quite another to undermine the
Commander-in-Chief at such a time. Quite another to open her mouth
and share information and opinions with the world that puts our
troops at risk. Quite another to make it look like we are a divided
nation with each side out to win at all costs and in spite of the
harm we are putting our military people in; this harm can be worse
than the actual enemy. It tells the other side we are less than
honorable, that we are weak and beatable. That if enough trouble is
caused, we might just get tired of all the conflict and go running
home to momma.
Personally, I rather
we not be at war. Rationally, I know that avoiding war at all costs
always is not reality, but rather, would set us up to be the slaves
of any number of tyrants around the world. Is that really what the
anti-war fans want?
Want the war to end?
Then perhaps everyone ought to go in from recess and take a good
look at how this can be accomplished. One way is to show the world
that we might not agree on all things, but we will stand together as
a nation. That we will play fair and strive to win because winning
is the right thing to do, not because we can simply lie, cheat and
bully our way into a win regardless. Yes, maybe it is time to take
the tantrums and spoiled attitudes out of the scenario and look at
the issues with intelligence and maturity. Maybe then we will find
the answers and make good enlightened decisions based upon them.
That's what adults are expected to do after all.
Is recess over yet?
May the bell come
sooner than later!
Carrie Hutchens
is a former law enforcement officer and a freelance writer who is
active in fighting against the death culture movement and the
injustices within the judicial and law enforcement systems.
