Care to reconsider, Sen. Cornyn?

When I started this little literary escapade, I promised I would stay away from politics as much as possible.

I think I have done this but I heard something from Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) that needs to be refuted. Like most Republicans, he is against the stimulus bill currently being considered in the House and Senate.

Fine. He's entitled to that view. In defending his position, however, Sen. Cornyn said, "It's a solution to a problem that doesn't exist."

Those of us who have been out of work since October respectfully disagree.

There are several items in the bill that should stimulate debate. One that shouldn't is the provisions to help our jobs back in the economy.

I know I am not alone in being out of work. There are something like 600,000 of us just in the state of Minnesota. That is a major problem and it needs some type of solution. It isn't going to have from the employers. So it is up to government to step in and help out.

There was a time when the politicians could sit down and agree to disagree on some items but find a common ground to make the picture happen. One hopes this will still be the case here.

Unfortunately, the president may be right when he hints too many Republicans (and a few Democrats) have been spending too much time worry about criticized by Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity or one of the other hardline right wing talkies and not enough time trying to fix the problem.

Those folks have their money - lots of it - and frankly, have no worries. Some of the rest of us would like the chance to earn some of our own. Let's hope Sen. Cornyn and others eventually understand that.