Do Elections Really Matter?

Most Republicans and many conservatives are pleased with the projections for the upcoming
mid-term elections as it appears the GOP will re-take the majority in both Houses. But concerns
remain as the unknown of what the new majority will do is subject to speculation.

We have heard GOP party leaders tell us some of what they hope to achieve; continue the Bush tax cuts,
restrict or repeal the health care bill; cut the excessive spending of the past two years, streamlining
of the legislative process and put some other curbs of  what Democrats and the president advanced.
But, is this enough? 

What we are hearing is good news, but the fundamentals of good governance need to be addressed
as well.

And, it starts with addressing the problem of a powerful central government which runs roughshod
over the states and the American people, no matter which party is in the majority. The "Imperial Congress"needs to be replaced.

For too long Congress has determined their self-governing rules, insulated itself from the laws all citizens
must abide by, ensured they have a competitive advantage when running for election including district boundaries and funding.

Unless a serious INDEPENDENT body, beyond the influence of the political class, is created to develop
and oversee the rules which govern Congress the public will continue to see abuses followed by light
penalties in the form of  meaningless and toothless "censures".

If the GOP has the courage to promote such changes the public will see true leadership in Congress
rather than the arrogance which has become all too familiar in recent years.

Anthony Bruno
Cary, NC