Backwards

Harry Reid has it exactly backwards. Americans exercising their First Amendment rights of free speech and freedom of assembly are not “trying to sabotage the democratic process.” Americans exercising their First Amendment rights exemplify the democratic process.

Passing bills without discussing them, let alone without reading them, is sabotage of the democratic process. Our elected officials are representatives of the people. One cannot claim to represent people while at the same time refusing to listen to them.

As Senate Majority Leader, the leader of the Democrats in the Senate, Harry Reid represents more than just the residents of Nevada; in a sense, Harry Reid represents every American. If Harry Reid no longer wishes to represent the people—all the people, not just those with whom he agrees—then he should step down.

(I had promised the White House that I would write about all three members of the Obama/Pelosi/Reid triumvirate; I wouldn’t want Harry Reid to feel left out.)