Flying Fish in the House

The House of Representatives wants to spend $500 million to upgrade exclusive jet travel -- this comes after criticism of corporations using their own jets for travel. There's a big difference in the the way the Republic's leaders live and the way that the rest of us live.

Ordinary citizens using commercial airlines suffer the indignities of searches, waiting and delays or cancellations. Members of Congress -- and accompanying spouses -- are flown around the world by the Air Force in comfort in better than first-class conditions. It would probably be more cost-efficient for them to fly on commercial airlines.

Congressional Salaries
Congress members earn $174,000 per year. Speaker Nancy Pelosi is paid $223,500. The Majority and Minority leaders in both the House and Senate are paid $193,400 each. Our Congress members receive an enormous pension based on their highest three years in office. Go to http://usgovinfo.about.com/od/uscongress/a/congresspay.htm. The revelation is as astounding as Houdini's magic.

Reading the Bills

Congressman Conyers moans that it's too hard to read the bills. It ought to be a crime to send someone to congress who can't read the bills and make an independent decision about the worthiness of the bills before voting.

It is expected that these ruling elitists would craft bills after consulting with their constituents AND it is expected that they would read the bills on which they vote.

Contact your elected representatives and ask about the particulars of this $500 million airplane scheme. Ask how they voted and why.