On "The Situation Room" today, we asked viewers the following questions, and here are some of our favorite responses that we didn't get to read on air:
Should the 110th Congress make the moratorium on pork projects attached to spending bills permanent?Absolutely. If the Democrats truly mean business and intend on cleaning up Congress, this is a step in the right direction.
Mitchell, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaJack, It won't happen, but it should...all earmarks, addendums, additions, riders, contingencies, second thoughts, sows' ears and "oopses" should be eliminated. A bill should be about the topic of that bill and nothing else.
Gregg, Buffalo, New YorkWouldn't that eliminate politicians' leverage for receiving bribes and under-the-table "gifts"? You must be joking, Jack.
Kristi, Kennesaw, GeorgiaEach bill should be voted on one at a time. No other bills involved and no pork added. Why should anyone have to vote on something that has so many strings attached?
Dolores, Arkansas
How long should it take President Bush to figure out what to do in Iraq?
As long as he wants. He doesn't care how many people disapprove of the Iraq War, he doesn't care what the polls say. He's going to stay in Iraq come what may because if he pulls out the troops now, he'll leave Iraq in even more chaos than it is now.
Jean, Sun City, ArizonaJudging by his policy on Iraq, any more decisions on Iraq from President Bush are not exactly those I would be looking forward to; unless he finally pulls his head out of the sand and gets a dose of reality
Dayne, Groton, ConnecticutI don't know why he calls himself the "decider." He can't decide when he needs to, and decides erroneously when he does.
Linus, Oneonta, New YorkWhat does Congress have to do to get higher marks for ethics and honesty than HMO managers and car salesmen?Members of Congress need to start caring more about health care and auto emissions than they do about power, 'earmarks' and lining their own pockets.
Emily, Middletown, New YorkI'm flexible, so how about they start by, oh I don't know...doing their job.
Nathan, Scottsdale, ArizonaCongress needs to institute stiff fines and penalties for misbehavior and misconduct. It works in every other workplace. Why should Congress be any different?
David, Louisville, Kentucky
To get higher marks than car salesmen, Congress has to stop selling their votes to the highest bidders.
JonathanWhat do they have to do? How about representing the middle and lower classes instead of selling their souls to big business and the absurdly wealthy?
Mark, Lees Summit, Missouri
