a part of the system...

last night, I wrote my senator and congresswoman for the first time ever. trippy. today, I'm bent on making sure my voter registration is legal and valid since moving and getting married and stuff. I told my representatives that their actions this week with regard to the bailout bill will be directly tied to my vote for or against them, and I have to follow through...

I'm thinking this morning about John Adams. again, if you haven't seen it, it's a really good HBO mini-series that you can rent. one of the best things about it... it lit a fire in me about representative government. I've generally thought most politicians are forced to represent those who lobby and fund their campaigns, and those peers and co-horts who will further their careers and livelihoods... but now, I'm ready to ask to be represented.