but I fail to understand how his introduction of HR 358 is "flouting the Constitutional rights of citizens." triznik, you fail (miserably) in this area. Glad to hear you recognize this. This is a very important issue and finding it not worthy of discussion is'nt correct. You are (even) dishonest in saying so. Here's proof: You're here, all over it, discussing the bajeebers out of it. I find you unreasonable and nonsensical. Good for a laugh though.
"...please overcome my ignorance" Uncle! You win. One can't be expected to do the impossible.
"...personal insight into his character." Yes, people can agree to disagree. Ball flips and flops and seems to be guilty of the same error as yourself - he's forgotten the rule of law and We The People. His words are very telling when he says he is going to make a stand with his colleagues instead of standing with We The People and the law, but rather would seek to change the law based on convenience.
"If you knew Rep. Ball personally..." Please quit taking personal. I would likely find him a nice person. He is being discussed in the position of public servant. Ya know, "We The People" and all that. Further, he decided to run as a Republican public servant on top of that. Don't feel pressured to understand.
Christine, I thought your statements had a lot of merit and were intended to be very fair minded and reasonable. Some think you should not reason for yourself. Humph, to them!
LookingforReagan, I disagree. Looking at what the handful of mandates the fed gov is responsible for (see The Constitution), he has us covered. I believe he has himself perfectly positioned for this election cycle. That's an important position.
NoviDemocrat, with your broad brush (all the Republicons) it seems more important to be rude then to dialog. See my statements on triznik, above.
"Guess what, we don't care what you think. We care what the constitution says."
This one is too obvious and easy. Duh, who (reasonable, thinking, fair, unbiased, selfless, person within We The People group) wouldn't agree?
