Inconvenient truths and stubborn facts
10:55 AM 07/15/2010
Public debate and discussion are the critical disinfectants for democratic government. That’s how we spotlight ideas and alternatives and ultimately make decisions on the great issues of the day. This elemental truth seems to have escaped this administration and congressional leaders as Congress and the president have moved to preclude debate in this crucial election year on possibly the two most important issues facing the American people: health care and the federal budget.
