[snopercod]

This is a nation of the people, for the people and by the people.

Nice theory, let's put it to the test by looking at just one small situation: Arming pilots.

The public, and the pilots overwhelmingly support arming pilots. If your theory is correct, then please explain why Bush opposes arming pilots.

[GSWarrior]

I have no ilusions about politicians. I find politicians who "have a vision" for America distasteful and not to be trusted. I don't expect a president to institute a lot of change.

However, I do expect my president to set a tone, so to speak, that the nation can rally behind. Reagan did this very well. Bush is not Reagan, but the tone I hear from Washington is hurting my ears.