In the years I have participated in group meetings of all sorts, I have noticed that some other participants have the need or urge to speak out at all meetings even if what they say is irrelevant , misplaced and often incorrect. It takes an effort to listen rather than speak. More often than we know the speaking does nothing to further a discussion beyond leaving a way to continue the discussion or pursuit of another discussion in the future and sometimes with no resolution. The adage that the “squeaky wheel” gets the grease has been so imbedded in many of us that it has become a curse. We have lost the art of listening and understanding, this does not mean you do or do not have to agree with what has been put forth but it affords an opportunity to get a another viewpoint which may not be as far away from yours as you may think. Looking back at the major and minor events of this and last century, many Americans from a wide assortment of circumstances have come together to create new laws and correct old problems. Even to day these coalitions are still in evidence. The pity is that our non egregious 535 have not learned that lesson. We have a governing body that has evolved into a disparate group of talking heads who are all but non functioning. This is not about parties or personal beliefs but more about doing what is correct for the Citizens and the Nation. This ability has been long-lost in public service from the smallest municipality to the Washington D.C.. The talking heads dominate the media but do nothing in the confines of the government halls to govern as required by the Constitution.
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