Leah,

Thanks for the input. To be honest, I feel the common man is completely neglected by his elected officials. I find myself suspicious of any/all politicians. I don't want to feel this way! But I keep getting proved right.

You're from IL, correct? Me, too (Bloomington). Are you guys up there impacted by the plundering of Ameren IP? That's what solidified my complete lack of confidence in our representatives. Actually, Senate President Emil Jones was quoted as saying that the house spent too much time listening to the concerns of the general public, while the senate was more logical in its decision making (paraphrased). Is that a complete distortion of his duties? Isn't he SUPPOSED to spend time listening to the concerns of the general public!?

This isn't the place to complain about my power bill. I just wanted to establish the basis for my lack of confidence in elected leaders. The only thing that keeps me going is the extreme likelihood of a Cubs World Series victory this year.