I would first like to say thanks for the article choice. I know that in my last post I probably sounded like an ass. I am very happy to be speaking about something other than our national budget for once. Having said that, it may be that I am anti-government, but I don't believe that I am. I try to follow politics and watch the speeches to keep up with what is going on in our nation. The only problem is that it is an iceberg effect; what you see is probably only around fifteen percent of what is actually going on and the rest happens behind closed doors. In essence I love the spirit of our nation, but not the vast majority of those that run it.
I feel that this article embodies the idea that most politicians seek the power and money. However, being in league with major corporations and interest groups only creates power for an individual and not a nation. I believe that true power is freedom to do what you want to do, without money or any other strings attached. When these politicians accept these gifts from others they fall into someone else's pocket. How is this freedom or power? You are not at the mercy of someone else.
The government of our nation has too much power, as well as too much of the impression of power. There are too many government organizations and programs, and when people get elected some tend to forget the people that got them there. I believe Washington was right when he said that political parties would lead to the fall of our nation. There is too much bickering in Washington for any such bipartison group to come to any concensus. As I said before, I love our nation, but oh so hate our politicians.
