Both parties are missing the mark

As I watch all the bickering between the Democrats and the Republicans, it makes me wonder why we can’t have a political party that is a mixture of both. There is no reason we cannot be strong on defense and still have health care for all Americans. The fact is that both parties are missing the mark when it comes to representing working families who really need their leaders to recognize problems at home as well as abroad.

Do we need to fight terrorism? Absolutely. Should I need to be an illegal alien or be employed by a large company to have affordable health care? Absolutely not. How can I encourage my 18‑year‑old to proudly serve in the U.S. military when his government can’t stop its own citizens from losing everything they have because they can’t pay for medical insurance?

If our politicians don’t wise up soon, they may be facing a new challenge–the Angry American Party.

William D. Padrick

Black Canyon City