Does Something Smell Back East?

Ever wonder why people hate politicians? Me either.

Just look at all the posturing and hubbub in D.C. and you'll get a clear indication why people don't trust anyone in the government. And the funny thing is, in a year you'll see the same time of people elected or re-elected.

It's sad how extremes on each side of the table seem to control the entire room. I'm sure that the vast majority of people find their beliefs somewhere in the middle of the road. The problem is that the far right and the far left have the biggest mouths, and the deepest individual pockets, and thus get the most attention.

I'm right down the middle...in that I don't support either side or, indeed, any side. I am a-political. I'm also apoplectic, annoyed, and aggravated. I'm just wondering why there is even such a big discussion about who should pay what and what should be cut. Shouldn't we just follow the guidelines in the Scriptures? (Right wing so-called Bible Thumpers take note.)

The Bible always called for taking care of widows and orphans. You can look at either "testament" and see that for yourselves. That also extends to the poor, the sick, and the mentally ill. Therefore, those are the people that should always be cared for...regardless. In a prosperous land, it is ridiculous and rotten that anyone should have to do without the basic necessities of life.

Beyond that...divvy up the rest as you see fit. I don't care. But if you drive, you need to pay for roads. If you prefer some form of protection, you had better pay for police and fire departments. (Getting the picture yet?) And as for taxes...I'm cool with those. But everyone...and I mean everyone, need to pay their fair share. That includes big corporations and rich fat cats. No loopholes. Pay for play. (And if you can make the tax forms a bit easier to use...thank you very much in advance.)

None of this will ever happen, of course. People are just too self-centered and greedy to ever change. Electors will keep voting in the one who is the best liar, rather than the one best-suited. And I...I will keep praying and working for the best government of all. Which one? Do you really have to ask? (see Matthew...chapter 6...verse 10...in whatever translation you prefer.)