What really gauls me is they passed this legislation without reading it. This stimulation package was authored by Nancy Pelosi (the queen of pork) who should be in jail for her part in the tuna gate scandal. Her state (California) is the model for the direction the country is headed. California is proud to be the testing grounds and leader in auto emissions, clean air acts, and budget deficits. They are a shining example of what not to do in Government. They are the highest taxed, highest unemployment, most bankrupt state in the country, yet we turn to their representative for economic legislation. Leadership is lacking in Washington. Common sense eludes our public officials. It's our job to hold them accountable. Leadership begins with you. Pick up the phone, write a letter, or send an e-mail to your elected official to be sure they know your not happy with what's going on. It's time Washington understands what true change is. Politics seem to sway to public pressure, let's apply some! Then we need to plot a course to elect common sense fiscally responsible representatives who act in the country's best interest before it's too late. I suggest we select leaders from our own pool of highly qualified, well read, integrity based leaders. I've been told Washington is a give and take atmosphere, but it doesn't have to be. We should have to make concessions on what's morally and financially correct.