Why are our National Leaders "fighting" over the budget, (and other problems) and
blaming each other so vehemently? The President won’t negotiate until he gets his way. The Democrats refuse
to consider the opposing party’s ideas. And the Republicans won’t give up on their viewpoint.These are
mature adults. Well, they should be mature adults. They are educated, experienced and think of themselves as
the answer to all our problems. In fact they are – all of them – acting like a bunch of spoiled brats on the
playground. "If you won’t play by my rules, nobody can play."These are the same people who don’t
understand the most basic principles of life. You can’t spend more money than you earn. Our nation is 17
trillion dollars in debt because of them. Remember, "it takes two to tango". We can’t just the
blame the Republicans for the government shutdown. The Democrats (including the President) are being
stubborn and are at fault as well.Wake up Mr. President, Senators and Congressional Representatives, listen
to the people you represent. Ever hear of "We the people. . ."? We the people are not happy with
the way all of you are acting. Your actions – or lack of – has shutdown this country. You are becoming the
laughing stock of the world. Sit down together, work together and do your job, representing us, We the
people.Herb DettmerBowling Green