Reply #40: i know. it's just the sad reality. even if the vast majority of people want it,

[ejpoeta]

it's not enough to get it done. in some cases that's a good thing, i guess. if we counted on public opinion for women's rights or civil rights... or an end to slavery, we would never have had those things. but at this point, most representatives aren't even voting based on what they say they believe... they are voting based on getting elected or re-elected. their excuse is that what good can they do if they don't get re-elected... i ask.... what good are you doing now!! what is it going to take to get these people to do their damned jobs!! they are supposed to be looking out for us, not corporations. campaign finance reform would be a start. they get public financing to run their campaign.... increase the amount and everyone gets the same amount. that way instead of spending half their term raising money for re-election, they can friggin do their damned jobs!! and also, they won't have contributors who they owe favors to.