Orrin, Without a doubt, many US senators AND members of congress are afraid to take a stand on basic issues that the vast majority of Americans support. I agree with the colonel's letter. Interestingly, however, I would argue that those that vote against such a clearly unambiguous issue like that are doing so for one main reason: they are more afraid of the small minority than the vast majority. I believe that this is as much of an indictment on the vast majority as it is on the senators and representatives. When a member of the congress can vote like that and have little to no repercussions from the people, whose fault is it really? As you have said, Orrin, "Evil prospers when good people sit back and do nothing." America must be awakened and roused by Truth or continue down the path towards dependency and bondage.