I normally try to avoid getting too political on this blog. But I feel like this economic rescue package that keeps going the rounds in Washington right now, is an extremely important issue. I feel like this decision will be as pivotal for the future of America as the Gulf of Tonkin resolution. The difference in this case, is that the decision is being made by the legislative branch. Before yesterday, I was convinced that our system of elected officials was all but broken. But after Pelosi’s bill was struck down, I was elated to read that the majority of the hedging parties who eventually voted nay, did so because of the overwhelming correspondence from their constituency, opposing the item. Some of them went as far as to say that they feared voting to pass the measure would prevent them from being re-elected. Wow, could it be that elected representation still works at the federal level? I guess more than anything, this post is to urge people to get involved. Send your House Rep. an email stating your position on the issue. While you are at it, send one to your Senators. If you aren’t sure who your elected officials are, you can look them up at Congress.org, or house.gov. You may need to exercise a bit of patience if you try to send an email through the House website. It is pretty bogged down right now. It actually became so overloaded yesterday that it went offline. Please, no matter where you stand on this issue, don’t just sit on the sidelines and let the economic future of this country be decided without voicing your opinion. [dismounting soapbox].