boston bombing

[kandrathe]

I feel this way about most of government responses to issues -- it's more about the politically expedient appearance of making a difference, than making a difference. And, cynically, it is about maintaining the financial and social status quo, rather than meaningful changes that might risk alienating a constituency.

I had to add this Daily Show clip as an example of what I'm talking about. (while I don't really agree too much with the gun control position, it still exemplifies the "political animals" who dominate our government.

Gun Control -- Political Suicide