Washington Traffic Jam? Senators-Only Elevator

The New York Times ^ | August 6, 2006 | MARK LEIBOVICH

[alice_in_bubbaland]

WASHINGTON, July 30 — In addition to lofty issues of war and peace, the Senate is grappling with another urgent matter: the senators-only elevators at the Capitol are being overrun by the unelected.

[alice_in_bubbaland]

Have at it, the do nothing Senate is at it again! They have larger issues to take on!

[edcoil]

I tend to think with phones, video conference and e-mails today, maybe our congress should meet electronically and stay in their home districts.

Maybe we go back to the Constitution and only have them meet one day a year.

[alice_in_bubbaland]

Good point, then maybe our esteemed Senators would be aware of what their constituents really think on important issues.

[Shanty Shaker]

I really do not think my senator cares what I think.

[alice_in_bubbaland]

Sadly....mine doesn't either. Silly me, I thought that they were elected by the people, for the people, not special interest groups. :)

[Babu]

Mr. Breaux concluded the matter with a nod to the public good: “I think the elevators are designed to keep members of the public from having to ride with senators,” he said.

Hear Hear!!