Me Party (EXTRA)

The Government shut down brought to surface a multitude of concern. State parks were closed, memorials closed, and lack of income from these places was threatening the economy. It was even said people were visiting the monuments even with the closed signs up. Why though can we get away with such pathetic actions? Why do we the people have to punish for an issue that we cannot personally help solve? The Government close down was said to only have hurt the politicians, but that's a lie. What about all those state park workers, and the people that work at the monuments? They were affected if not the most by the shut down. Politicians make double if not triple what those workers make. The parks and monuments buisness also pull in a decent amount of money that contributes to our economy, even with the shut down we had it was enough to make us concerend.

The shut down in general however should not have occurred. It is definitely sad that our politicians have put on their own pins. Instead of being able to debate and work out a solution they stick their heads in the sand and refuse to listen to each other. Even though the government shutdown did not last for more than a week, that is still an extremely long time. To be honest, our government should not have had to result to such childish means to come to a solution. How can they from their homes even come close to deciding on a solution? They cannot in reality, if anything, a lock-in of the government should have occurred. Putting us on the line because they are fed up with working and not getting what they want is ridiculous. If we as Americans even tried such a thing like not going to our jobs, we would all be fired on the spot. Politicians know going into their job they have to deal with others. When they only believe the situation is a give-give or get-get solution, it is of no consequence that no one will ever get anywhere. Which is exactly why we are going nowhere.

Politicians are essentially in helping run our country, but it can be quite painful to realize they are more childish at times then our own children. With so many politicians running the "me" pin in Washington it is a wonder the shut down didn't go on longer. We can only hope that eventually someone will learn more gets done when you don't stick your head in the sand.