The difference between Congress and thieves Posted on December 9, 2014 by RSS Feed I told Congress to pass the Read the Bills Act. Please do the same, you may copy or edit this letter… Here’s why we need the Read the Bills Act…. A thief probably knows how he’ll spend what he steals, but Congress doesn’t. Here’s an example of what I mean… You will have to pass another “omnibus” spending bill by December 11, in order to avoid another shutdown. But… * As of December 8, this spending bill wasn’t even introduced. * No one knows what will be in it, or have time to read it. Even worse… Those who vote AGAINST this bill will be called “obstructionists” and get blamed for a shutdown. Even though the bill will include… * pork * other special interest favors * and who knows what else (you certainly don’t) I do NOT consent (http://bit.ly/10u608Z) to passing bills you haven’t read! You work for me. I insist you pass the Read the Bills Act, which will… * force you to write shorter, simpler legislation * give ME time to learn what’s in a bill so I can send you feedback before a vote. How can you claim to represent me if you don’t read the bills? –END OF LETTER– Send your letter using DownsizeDC.org’s Educate the Powerful System. James Wilson Policy Research Director DownsizeDC.org follow on Twitter | friend on Facebook | forward to a friend Copyright © 2014 Zero Aggression Project, All rights reserved. You signed up for the Consent Chronicle (previously known as Downsizer Dispatch). Our mailing address is: Zero Aggression Project 872 Mark Drive Akron, OH 44313