The wrong word.

Whether or not the two parties can tone down the rhetoric or not is of less concern to me than the way they actually govern. One of the words being used by the Republicans that has taken hold is REPEAL. It is an almost impossible thing to do unless you have clear majorities and filibuster proof ability throughout the Executive and Legislative branches and even then, it would be irresponsible. It is the wrong word to use for bills you do not like and not at all practical. Every major piece of legislation in this country's history, from Social Security, to Medicare, to Welfare, to Banking reform has started out as imperfect legislation in need of change to reflect reality. Legislation cannot respond to the daily whims of the people nor to the political slogans that preside during election cycles, but to common sense evaluation and appropriate modification. Legislation should be improved, modified, enhanced and altered as its imperfections are determined over time and implementation. Repeal may sound good, but it gives false hope and shows an absence of leadership. Congress should look at the health care legislation, discuss it, monitor its effects and make the necessary changes. Perhaps the current and temporary attempt at bipartisanship is a good way to use the right words, not the wrong ones. Where are you Americans for reason and truth?