Honesty and special interest - or should I say the lack of is one reason why this country is on a downhill sloap from which it may never recover. I am a Republican and a conservative one. However, I am a person that warns of the danger of one party in control of all levels of government (Executive - Legislative). Because it leads to less discussion. Too many deals and too much corruption. I must first say before we are Democrats or Republicans we are Americans and most Americans are honest and hard working people and do not want the type of people who are in control of our Government that we have. At least when one party does not have total power they can watch each other. I worked for the government and I saw many instances of fraud waste and abuse. From local government employees stealing pens and pencils, to spending an allocated budget on a big bash called an education meeting so that extra money would not be turned in. I saw the Government program of Medicare go into effect with the promise of it being closely audited for fraud. There were millions spent on fraud that was never even caught. So much for the government word on audits. I am horrified that so much of the congress votes have already been bought on Government Health Insurance even the so called Blue Dog Democrats. Deals and more deals. I even see that move on is now collecting funds to stock congressional meetings with supporters of the Doctor Obalma Health Care Plan (a plan that congress made sure they would not be subject to) and it seems one they care not to read about. Even though they get direct pay of 160,000 per year. Not counting money for staff - travel - office space - postage. When the country or should I say still is in dire straights - did they take a cut in pay. Sure did not. They continued to get all they could get. I am warning you do not let them control your Health Care. They will say many things - put on great spins - and use every dishonest tactic to get it through. Remember the basic rule how can you tell the president and congress is lying? - their lips are moving. But basically a government run health care program is a disaster. They say they will never put a limit on your healthcare? Another lie. Aziekel Emanual (the new healthcare czar) already has a plan and a chart drawn up on how to limit healthcare. 0-15 and 55 years old and on healthcare will be severly rationed. And to boot the plan will not save taxpayor money the CFO has already stated that fact and they represent neither party. If you value your dollar - and if you value your life contact your elected congressman or senator and tell him a strong no. Keep contacting and keep writing. If you do nothing the plan will pass and you will pay the price. Your Congressman is your representative to Washington - not the other way around. Make sure he know that also. Let him know that you vote.