Ted Cruz and wife harrassed

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(09-25-2018, 11:02 PM)Benton Wrote: Both sides do that (alt-right, anyone?; hell, even just far right these days). That doesn't make it right.

But harassing politicians isn't the same as having words with someone on the street who has a different view point.

We elect people to have the best interest of the people in mind. Not always the majority (the majority isn't always right just by being in the majority), but to act in the best interest. That's why they get paid, perks, and — more importantly — privy to information the common person doesn't get. 

Honestly, can you name a dozen members of Congress who genuinely act in the best interest of the people?

As I said, lawmakers by and large are removed from the populace. The people they serve aren't 90% of America any more, it's a very narrow socio-economic group. And they need to hear that people realize this and aren't cool with stagnant wages, high unemployment and raising cost of living, and increased taxes.

Sure both sides do it; however, I'm going to go out on  a limb and suggest you only put your support behind one side doing it.

I'll assume you're not a fan of special interests if Congress' job is to support the best interest of most of the people.

Talking out of both sides of one's mouth is not a good trait.