The pen is mightier than the sword

Dear Senator Lincoln:
I am extremely frustrated with our lawmakers at this time. And yes, this means you. I realize you are not in the House of Representatives, but you are in the equally important Senate. This $700 billion bailout is a crock. This should NOT even be considered. What have you guys been doing?! Let me try to explain our situation (the middle class a.k.a. the middle child)to you.
1. We struggle to pay for health insurance. We actually pay for ours (which is almost worthless) instead of racking up unpaid medical bills like a lot of other Americans.
2. We both work out of the home because we have to and want to. WE paid over 20,000 to the IRS alone this year. No tax loopholes for us and no economic stimulus check either.
3. We struggle under escalating gas prices while watching Gas Companies take in record profits.
4. We watch as BOTH candidates for President b...s... the American public. Those of us who actually pay attention to politics are losing faith. Which one to vote for and does it really matter?
5. We live in the greatest country on earth and are ridiculed by the gross mismanagement of our funds/resources/foreign relations, etc. This is NOT all President Bush's fault. Take the time to read the Constitution. WE have separation of powers AND checks and balances to ensure that!
6. Who checks our media's integrity? Where is good faith reporting? The average Americans do not get their news from newspapers which are held to a higher standard. They watch TV! Why should they report the truth? It's like the blind leading the blind.
7. Who gets paid from all the credit card interest rates? If it's the credit card companies (or banks), they are obviously NOT broke. Why not take a little donation from their coffers instead of out of the accounts of hard working Americans. Welfare is necessary, but how about cutting back a little on Medicaid? Our previous Governor Huckabee wanted to insure every child in Arkansas EXCEPT the children of parents who beg, borrow, and actually WORK to cover their children.
I could obviously go on and on but I will spare you. One final thought, why don't members of Congress (both houses) pledge this years salary toward our $700 BILLION bailout in a show of good faith toward the American people?
If you would like to share my frustrations with anyone you think might listen (probably noone), please feel free.
Sincerely, Stephanie Davis (American, Arkansan, Mom, Wife, Daughter, tax payer, teacher, friend, CONCERNED citizen)

P.S.
Please forgive any typos, grammatical errors, syntax, etc. I typed this from the heart.

To my blog readers: I sent this to Senator Blanche Lambert Lincoln and to Senator Mark Pryor this afternoon. I realize it has flaws, but on the whole I am proud of the content. I hope this can inspire you to do the same, but it's OK if it doesn't. :)