Good editorial and right on the money. But we are so blinded by our own partisanship that we can't put aside our own political biases to see that this issue should transcend any political affiliation (Dem, Rep, or Ind) or philosophy (Lib or Con) and be of concern to ANY American who cherishes the freedom that tens of thousands have died fighting for and who want to live in a country accountable to the people that it is supposed to serve.
But no, we'll continue to play right into the hands of the ideologues and special interests who run this country by bickering among ourselves over simplistic political labels and loyalties, as many letters to the editor and posts continue to show They got us right where they want us. 
The only way D.C. and the government is going to change is if we change. Ain't nobody going to do it for us.