One thing that bothers me about most political seasons is this whole tit for tat argument that parties on both sides seem to use as an excuse for not wanting to support a policy of the opposing party. People like us put these people in office, and our anger falls on deaf ears each time they ignore our popular wishes while misinforming the public on their true intentions that leads to poor choices that only make us angrier, rather than satisfied.

This clear abuse of the phrase: “The American People” we hear on television, as if they truly represented us or cared. All it takes is for one to step forward to act to be the better representative. Last time I checked, it was “We the People of the United States,” not “We, the Democrats, “We the Republicans,” Liberals or Conservatives.

So, I understand people who don’t feel like their vote isn’t going to make a difference and feel like they want to sit out this year or vote against interests. If representatives aren’t going to fully represent their constituents, maybe we also shouldn’t be responsible for funding their pay and benefits until they can truly earn that right.

Mark Anthony

Bellevue