The 110th Congress hurried a new surveillance bill through Friday and Saturday so that they could go on vacation. I don't want to pass judgment on the bill itself (that's a whole other post in itself), but what disturbs me is the fact that congress thinks its okay to recess while people are still dying in Iraq.
The Iraqi parliament is also taking August off. This is even more disheartening than our own congress' betrayal of duty. We've created our government already and although its beginning to show cracks, it is still working. They are trying to create a peaceful democracy in a country that is thriving with violence and strife. Perhaps, that is not a simple 9-5 job in which month long vacations can be taken.
Their behavior sends a clear message to me; they are apathetic as to our sacrifice and their country's horrific problems. If that is the case, why are we still there? About 71% of Iraqis would like us out by September. I say Congress stays in session until our troops our home safely.
Why should our troops have to suffer long tours of duty in a country that doesn't want us, while the poor tired Congress gets to take a break? How many dead soldiers are 4 weeks of vacation worth? Come September, I guess we'll know the answer to that question.
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