Old Rant: Congress

            I have never thought of myself as a protester, but I think now is the time to start.  The inability of Congress to work together to solve America’s problems is appalling.  Their incapacity to reach compromise on the budget, tax reform, immigration, and reasonable handgun control shows Congress’s lack of concern for the ordinary citizen.  Congressmen are more concerned with maintaining their own positions and perks than helping the American people.

            As a physician who trained in emergency medicine, I am especially outraged at Congress’s failure to listen to the majority of citizens who are concerned about gun control.  I am also irate that they take money from gun lobbyists.

            From this point, until sensibility returns to our nation’s Capitol, I will fly the flag in front of my house upside down, as an indication of dire distress.  I urge everyone to buy a flag and do the same.  If enough Congressmen see enough upside down flags, maybe they will get the message.