have on them...just like the rest of us. With an eye toward making a positive difference in everyone's well-being, how about we expend some energy reaching a consensus that we'd be willing to pass along to our representatives in Congress.
I've seen this process work...in our parish, my wife and I have been part of a lay organization comprised of conservatives and liberals, but we came together on a common need (Community Center)...together, we led a charge that achieved broad acceptance and ultimately realization...much to the pleasure of all. It's remarkable what can be done when you find "common ground".