Common Sense for Congress (from my 11-year-old)

Conversation held with my 11-year-old son today over the course of a two-hour car trip revolved primarily around one topic - CONGRESS. With his many questions about the partial shut down and the few answers I had to give, I suggested that he write a letter to Congress with his questions and concerns. This is what he came up with...

Dear Congress,

Why? Why can't you get along? Me and my brother get along better then you guys, and we fight quite a bit. You know, in life there are consequences. I know this because when my brother and I fight we get grounded. What happens when you guys fight with each other? Apparently you've been grounded. Here's the difference. When me and my brother get grounded only two of us suffer. When you are grounded millions of people suffer. That's not fair.

So let me ask you one more time. Why? After all, I'm 11 years old, and I get it. It's common sense to me.
                                                                                            Respectfully,
Ethan Blondeel

If you ask me, out of the mouths of babes comes brilliance.
I'd like to raise my glass this evening to those who speak up - to those young & old who aren't afraid to ask 'why'.

Cheers,
Allie