If you get elected to office and really will talk with others of our legislature, with out interrupting them until they finish their thought, then I'm all for you. However, it appears that both parties have their marching orders dictated to them by their party leaders. It will make no difference if we elect new republicans because they all have to dance to the party music. It's the same with the democrats, so what's the answer? Should we try to teach our legislators how to debate honestly? Can they be taught respect for each other and not look down their noses when they are in the majority? I think it can never happen because our legislators are more interested in protecting their job rather than actually committing to do it! Why is it not possible to respect each other and actually develop a plan that can withstand the test of time? There's too many committees and not enough debate on the floor. It's like a soap opera!