Dear Editor:
Thank you, Sen. Blunt. I am so thrilled that you are "pleased with U.S. Senate budget work."
Among his positives is the renewal of the funding for the Export-Import Bank, a cash cow that liberal and conservative factions continue to worship. (Conservative politicians might point out that the net cost of operating this bank is almost nil.) If this is such a vital tool the commercial banks can certainly step up and handle this business. The Wall Street Journal, not a liberal rag, recommends this bank be closed.
Then comes the highway funding bill, not a real problem for any recent Congress to face. As indicated by Sen. Blunt, Congress will "find a source" of revenue for a six-year highway bill and go home fat and happy.
Why only a six-year bill? Let's be bold and solve the problem for 10 or 20 years. Just about every American (legal or illegal) wants highways to be smooth, strong, safe and cheap. Why should we have to pay higher taxes to build and maintain our roads? The answer: there is no free lunch. (Ask the citizens of Greece how that works for them.)
The reason Congress has the lowest approval rating in the federal government (11 percent, I am told) is the continued failure of both factions to work together, make hard decisions and pass legislation that solves problems. Not so easy, you say? Last I heard, all 535 U.S. representatives and senators offered to solve our problems in exchange for our votes. Since most of the problems are not solved perhaps the "535" should worry less about re-election and more about solving our nation's problems.
The solution might be term limits in Congress, perhaps a maximum of 12 years. After 12 years solving our nation's problems they would return to the states and, if elected, become a term-limited state politician.
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