I don’t understand those quacks in Washington. They have had years to sort this (fiscal mess) out. They are supposed to be there for the people of America who voted them in.

It seems they are more interested in out-doing each other. They have enough money to live comfortably the rest of their lives. If they wouldn’t take expensive trips that amount to nothing we wouldn’t be in this situation.

They want to take from people who have worked all their lives to get what they have in their later years. They seem to forget we pay their salaries. I say if they won’t work — fire them.

LEWIS JOHNSON

Johnson City