U.S. Rep. Todd Tiahrt and his dumb idea

Not another outsider telling us how to live!

Mayor Anthony Williams announced a grant for three organizations of $1 million to teach the people about congressional representation. And then some cat from Kansas said, in so many words, "Join Maryland." U.S. Rep. Todd Tiahrt was hating on the idea of DC having voting rights, the red light cameras and probably even Cynthia McKinney's most recent hairdo. I didn't send him an email about the red light cameras, since I don't drive, and I'm definitely gonna leave Cynthia's hair alone, but I felt compelled to send an email to him asking why he feels DC should be return to Maryland if the people want to vote and be represented in Congress. Let's hope he replies.

Until then, let's think about this for a second. Tiahrt is pretty much saying that Americans can only have congressional representation if their house is not within an imaginery border. I also understand that the Democrats would benefit, and he's a Republican. But to put your own selfish agenda in the way of Americans is contrary to your j-o-b. That's like doctors giving these kids anti-depressants (I already got in trouble once for saying Zoloft kills!) to feel better. So much better that some are more likely to kill themselves? NOTE: I'm not implying that's what Tiahrt is doing. I'm confident he's not killing kids.

But, seriously, let's think about this. DC residents are probably more understanding of what's going on in the government than anyone anywhere else. Political news is local news here. The president lives, I mean, has a pad here. The law is determined here, for the country and virtually for the world. We have a better understanding of what's going on. Now that I say that, it makes sense why a Republican would say no the concept of DC residents having the power of the vote, a constitutional right while U.S. Rep. Carolyn Kilpatrick of Michigan, a Democrat, encouraged Mayor Williams to pursue the voting rights.

This year is gonna witness a bloodbath come election time. If I lived in Kansas, I will say that Tiahrt wouldn't have my vote. But since Kansas isn't home for me, I have no say in the matter. And since DC isn't Tiahrt's home, I would appreciate it if he would shut the hell up.