The balance created by Liberal and Conservative ideas is essential for People's Law Governance

Dear 


   I refer you to the image above.  The "Three Headed Eagle" is a symbol that our  founding fathers believed embodied the structure of a  government that is BY, FOR and OF the PEOPLE.  Why do I refere to this?  Because we all need to be reminded what makes our country great.  The symbolism of the 3 headed eagle is deep and meaningful.  For clarity and brevity, and for the purpose of espousing a return to bipartisanship I wish to dwell only on the symbolism of the wings.
  The left wing represents the compassionate party, the problem solvers, ie. liberal thinkers.  The right wing represents the interest in the conservation of the nations resources and the peoples freedom, ie the conservative thinkers.  Balance of the two parties is essential for life, liberty, and the pursuit of  happiness.  If either wing is too strong or too weak the eagle will not fly straight, deviating towards anarchy on the right, or tyranny on the left.  If our conservative wing is not balanced we may see a stagnation of governmental responsibility which may lead the people to doubt the ability of government to serve the people.  This in turn may lead them to take maters into their own hands and a progression towards anarchy.  On the other hand, if our liberal wing is not balanced we may see the squandering of national resources, heavy debt, class envy, and a total reliance on government which may eventually lead to tyranny.
     Whenever one party has a vast majority in our congress we are in great danger of major deviation from the moorings of democracy and freedom.  It takes great self control and a nationalistic vision of the purpose of our democratic republic to stay centered on liberty.  We hear one party excuse themselves in their political gluttony because of the previous administrations indulgence.  This ought not to be.  Our elected officials must not be enemies but allies, not foes but colleagues, not adversaries but cooperators.  I call on all to quit pointing fingers, use wisdom and moderation, and above all, work together to insure our safety, our liberty, and our ability to thrive.

Now to the heart of the matter - The Health Care Reform monstrosity.

  How can one expect any sort of bipartisanship in a bill that is so large that no one can read, study, or debate it.  We must break down the health care bill into smaller bites so adequate debate and compromise cant take place.  The February 25th Zogby poll showed that 52% favor starting over on the health care bill vs. 32% in favor of amending the Obama bill.  The Rasmussen Poll on March 1st states "Sixty-three percent (63%) say a better strategy to reform the health care system would be to pass smaller bills that address problems individually. Twenty-seven percent (27%) still think passing a comprehensive bill that covers all aspects of the health care system is a better idea,"
   I call on you not to seek to pass this bill under the rule of  reconciliation.  The references to this procedure as "a simple majority" by the leaders of the Democrats is misleading and disingenuous.  Never before has such enormous legislation been attempted with out a 2/3 majority.  To do so now will deeply undermine the policy and procedure that has kept our country strong and united since the writing of the constitution.  Such arbitrary use of reconciliation will only breed hostility in the congress and in the country.  To thinly film the bill with a few dregs of conservative ideas will not fool anyone.  We are watching and we can see what you are doing.  Do not underestimate the ability of the people to understand and to perceive.
   Do the right thing.  Seek common ground and work accross the isle until we can form responsible and meaningful legislation.  Listen to the conservative perspective in regard to TORT reform, transportability of insurance across state lines, and expansion of personal health care savings accounts.  All these ideas have merit.  They deserve debate and consideration.
     We are not in a health care crisis.  We are in an economic crisis and we must be ever so careful not to confuse the two.  We need jobs first.  Please refocus efforts on employment so we can afford any kind of health insurance.  Slow down the health care train so we can do this right.  Please allow a fair and meaningful debate on this very important issue.

With Respect,

Quin Christensen