We the People

I pray it is not lost on the politicos in Washington D.C. what took place last night. I listened for hours while democrats and republicans both tried to spin the outcome of the Senatorial election to promote their political leanings.

Scott Brown's victory in Massachusett was not a republican victory, neither was it a democrat defeat. It was a victory of the people of Massachusetts and a victory of the people of the United States. While there are many issues on the table (i.e. healthcare reform, big government, and our national debt), the real issue is that the average guy is tired of his voice not being heard in Washington. This is what is driving the Tea Party Movement and this is what drove the election last night.

The backroom deals, hiding legislation from the light of day, going back on your promises is no longer an acceptable way to do business for the American people. This country is divided on healthcare reform, we are divided on what the role of government is in social policy, but we are united in our desire to see accountability in government.

The democrats are mistaken if they think they can shove big government down the throats of the American people with unfunded mandates. The republicans are also mistaken if they think they can do business as usual and play the blame game. Scott Brown was right about at least one thing last night, "its the people's seat." Right or left, conservative or liberal take note. The government of the United States belongs to the people. Whatever your political leanings, you better stop and listen - we have only just begun to fight.