Letter: Representatives should face voters, not run for hills
On March 23, 2010, the Affordable Care Act was signed into law, an act which generated fierce and persistent outrage from the Tea Party. Many members of Congress returned to their home districts, faced the music, and endured demonstrations of that outrage. Others, such as our national representatives, Congressman Larry Buschon and Senator Todd Young, clearly benefited from those demonstrations.
Now the shoe is on the other foot, and it seems our representatives are throwing out flack and heading for the hills.
Fair is fair. I think we should encourage our fearless leaders to cancel their country club events and meet with ALL the people they are paid to represent.
Anne Tangeman
Jasper, Ind.
People who attend should behave in a civilized manner.
Agreed. At least in the same civilized manner as exemplified by the Tea Party.
Anne, they should face their constituents and they eventually will. The recent Congressional schedule only afforded the congressmen a couple of days back home but the upcoming April recess is for 11 days. If they skip out on that without a Town Hall then shame on them. Americans have the right to protest but I hope that the protest is of local citizens. It would be a shame if outsiders controlled the time the local representatives have with the local constituents. Important information is shared at these town halls and many constituents come with personal questions.
115th Congress, 1st Session
2017 local state work schedule
Feb 20 – Feb 24 State Work Period
Mar 16 – Mar 17 State Work Period
Apr 10 – Apr 21 State Work Period
Daryl Hensley – Jasper