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Tuesday, September 28, 2010

The Great Compromise

In 1787 as the delegates to the Constitutional Convention convened, the differences in perspective and opinion would make today's difference seem amateurish. These founders, however, realized that the destruction of a nation must'nt take a back seat to personal beliefs. One example is how to deal with the representation in Congress between large states and small states. The genius of that Great Compromise allowed for both equal and population proportion representation through two branches of the Congress. Compromise is a word that seems to have been lost in the political discourse of the 21st Century. Here is an example of what could be done immediately, but won't be done. Both political parties agree that extending current tax rates to 98% of America is a good thing. They could do that today. Both leaders could call for a vote, package a simple piece of legislation and give relief to the middle class and small businesses in need the most. After the election, the debate about the other 2% could be held. There is no argument that is credible to suggest it must be done as a whole package because the Republicans do not wish to pay for the windfall for the rich, therefore this can be part of the debate later on. Instead, these folks will blame each other, harden their positions and do nothing, hoping that voters will side with their views. There will be no Great Compromise in 2010. Where is James Madison when we need him? Where are you Americans for reason and truth?

1 comment:

  1. This is good and pure common sense. We all know that any tax breaks for the wealthy are dubious and likely to remain so. The current situation, however, for the middle class and small businesses, screams for relief from the burdens. That could and should be dealt with now, and the rest tabled for later verbal fisticuffs. Perhaps you should consider running for office!

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