Someone hide the kids. Cover their ears. They are liable to get ideas from Congress.
I've been learning a lot about our country's lawmakers these days. A lot of what I am learning is truly troublesome. Leadership in Washington, D.C. is not concerned with rules according to one legislator in regards to the procedures of an unconstitutional health-care bill.
"There ain't no rules here, we're trying to accomplish something. . . .All this talk about rules. . . .When the deal goes down . . . we make 'em up as we go along." Democratic Congressman Alcee Hastings.
Some folks say Hastings has no credentials to make such a statement about the principles being used in Congress. After all, it was Hastings who was impeached and removed from the bench as a federal judge in Florida, before being elected to the House, because his judgeship was tainted with bribery charges. That in itself might give us pause. But the greatest irony is that a lawmaker for our country finds no reason to abide by rules (and procedures) to make the laws of our land. Something is truly wrong with that man's reasoning ability. If Hastings is not an indication of why there is so much disrespect for parents, teachers and authority, then nothing is. Floridians ought to be ashamed of themselves for keeping someone of this mentality in government. Any kindergartner would tell you that you have to follow rules.
Without rules there is no order. Anything goes. Nothing is below the belt. Bribery is acceptable. Cheating is condoned. Lying is permissible. Truth is unnecessary. Honesty is useless. And integrity is nothing. And ultimately? Anarchy reigns. selahV
