Milkey = Political Genius

Yeah, you haven't seen this title for some time. What can I say? Curing what ills our system of government (even though it is undoubtedly the best in the world) is hard work. My last suggestion was to help the two parties act like adults rather than attendees at a third grade dance.

As I see it, one of our major problems is that somehow our legislators got it into their heads (and then subsequently indoctrinate us) that it is their job to enact laws. Are you scratching your head right now? Then you've been duped!

It isn't their job to constantly enact laws. It's their job to shield constituents from government injustices and then leave them alone to pursue life, liberty, and happiness.

Unfortunately, when it comes to election time, politicians have to say, "Vote for me because I enacted these laws... Of course they're necessary! They're for the children!" This has led to our waste of tax dollars on bridges to no where and pork earmarks. Those legislators that would remember that limited government and capitalism made our country great wouldn't have enough "child protection initiatives" for their campaign trail. They also wouldn't have done enough back scratching and paycheck redisribution to ensure that special interests are happy.

So what's the solution?

The Senate at all levels of government is only allowed to pass laws.

The House of Representatives at all levels of government is only allowed to repeal laws.

There are a couple problems that come to mind, but overall I think it would be a step in the right direction. Let our Reps get graded on how well they trim the unnecessary fat from the Federal budget and law libraries.