There is a troubling disconnect in Washington. While most Americans are worrying about paying their rent, mortgage and their children’s future, our political leaders debate the institution of Sharia law in America, gay marriage and other social distractions like abortion. We let these so-called leaders hijack our political agenda to serve their special interests groups, while regular Americans care most about jobs and the state of the economy.
Why do we as voters tolerate Washington’s politics of diversion, especially at a moment when unemployment is at 9 percent and our fiscal disaster threatens our very economic future?
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Author:Gary Shapiro
