[hoosiermama]

Would you rather we continue to ignore the issue and allow the problem to get worse? Whose to know he's not playing a bit of "Devils advocate" with his initial presentation.

Again, have you or have you not contacted your representative. If you haven't you certainly have done nothing but whine and spew in the air and are not doing your part. Understanding how our government works and not doing your part is not acceptable. Get off FR and write a letter, get on the phone, etc! (I just hate people who whine but do nothing to solve problems....that's why I'll vote for "W". He tries to solve problems not ignore them.)

[The Toll]

Yes, sorry I did not respond to that part of your post. I did indeed call my reps and for a change I do feel like they are already in line with my beliefs. I am from Georgia and our guys have already expressed a little dissapointment with the Presidents proposal. As far as the Devils Advocate idea I suppose it could be true but for know I think he is being PC.

[deport]

Not to worry..... I'm sure one of the following will do a much better job of leading the nation...... But what so many forget it is the 535 members of Congress that sign onto the legislation that ultimately authorizes the money, writes the legislation that grants amnesty, etc. or usurps many of the powers left to the states. If the responsibilty must be laid at the feet of one person then I'm sure one of the following can bring the Congress into tow much better than President Bush.....