Why is it our elected officials feel it's ok to play with people's livelihood by a shutdown?

Sgt Spencer Sikder — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 07:58:37 -0400

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/federal-eye/wp/2015/09/23/if-the-government-shuts-dont-plan-on-visiting-yellowstone-financing-your-home-or-xxxx/

If the government shuts, don’t plan on visiting Yellowstone, financing your home or getting your...

With thousands of federal offices closed, the public will have trouble getting access to a range of key services many Americans take for granted.

Response by SGT David T. made Sep 23 at 2015 8:21 AM

SGT David T. — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 08:21:53 -0400

We are tools of the politicians. Always have and always will be. We are expendable tools that are to be used, abused, and discarded when no longer useful. This sounds harsh but that is the reality of government service.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 23 at 2015 11:48 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 11:48:12 -0400

Because their showboating and chest puffing/pounding is more important than the people they "serve."

Response by SSG Warren Swan made Sep 23 at 2015 11:51 AM

SSG Warren Swan — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 11:51:09 -0400

When the American populace get's really tired of this BS, there will be change, and a LOT of former legislators. We just haven't gotten tired yet.

Response by Cpl James Waycasie made Sep 23 at 2015 12:16 PM

Cpl James Waycasie — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 12:16:05 -0400

I think the whole pack of them need to be fired and just start over.

Response by SGT Christopher Churilla made Sep 23 at 2015 5:17 PM

SGT Christopher Churilla — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 17:17:38 -0400

I think a large part of it is a political game of chicken, trying to make the other side acquiesce to your demands on the issue of the day. I think a small percentage of them do it because they truly believe they are right, but I think by and large it is all about power, either getting it or keeping it.