Party questions beg discussion
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Editor,
There are two questions I’d like to see take front and center in the media and in public and private gatherings, conversations, dialogues and debates.
Question 1: What is it going to take to change our American political landscape from one of Big Money Greed-Power to We The People Growth-Power?
The Big Money Greed-Power in our political system is quite obvious to most and is often talked about among the mix of Republicans and Democrats as something that really needs to be corrected. We see it in all areas of our national economy, health care system, infrastructure needs, environmental challenges, education and even driving entire political campaigning and election processes.
On the other hand, the We The People Growth-Power is not as clearly and thoughtfully viewed by both Republicans and Democrats. One party is characterized as “the give-away party to any and all,” and the other party is characterized as “the fiscal responsible party saving us all from bankruptcy.” Neither characterization is, of course, an accurate characterization but it makes for impressive sound bites, quick and forceful media commentary and a great way to get people riled up and defensive of their party label.
So, where are we here? Are our two political parties so far apart in what is best for all Americans that nothing can actually get passed in Congress?
Question 2: When is our system of government going to separate church and state and leave personal-life choices up to the individuals and out of the political arena?
So often, it seems, these life-choice issues so dominate political operatives minds that the business of needed legislation gets pushed into the background. This imbalance affects our executive, legislative and judicial branches of government to the detriment of all.
Anyway, I can visualize that with local, state and national focus upon encouraging thoughtful consideration of these questions it would go a long way in helping heal our obvious national crisis in politics.
Oh, I just thought of one more question: Question 3: If you are a registered Republican, which Republican party do you support?
Bob McClellan
Polson
