If it were really about us the people, then maybe I'd care about Republican, Democrat, etc. Now, it's just what view will get me the votes I need to win my election and stay elected. The Republicans have found a cash cow of votes by tapping the religious votes. The Democrats are in danger of losing their traditional votes because they've become so focused on the special interests they're forgetting the normal everyday Joe.

The problem is, mostly the everyday Joe is too busy watching American Idol to care.

Personally, you can tax me and use it to help other people who have tried to help themselves and failed. However, I think my tax money goes elsewhere and hardly gets to those who need it.

My $.02
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