Many issues more critical than taping
POSTED: May 22, 2008
Sen. Arlen Specter is right: An “objective investigation” is needed.
But rather than looking into the New England Patriots taping of opponents’ signals, we need to be looking into why Pennsylvania’s senior senator is wasting time mugging for the cameras about the so-called Spygate rather than addressing the real needs of his constituents.
Specter has come under widespread criticism for continuing to focus on the improper taping by the Patriots and the NFL’s response. And the Pennsylvania Republican deserves every bit of it.
When it comes to addressing the needs of Americans, worrying about the Patriots’ cheating isn’t even on the map.
Fuel prices are reaching the stratosphere; the economy is wobbly; inflation is inflating; Americans are losing jobs; prices for food and other necessities are rising; the cost of health care continues to be an ailment; our roads and infrastructure are falling apart; laws and regulations continue to impede energy development in this country; terrorism remains a frightening prospect; our borders leak like a sieve; and, certainly not least, our troops are strained from fighting two wars, and some are coming home to embarrassing living conditions at military facilities.
And Specter thinks Spygate is worthy of Congress’ time and our tax dollars? Talk about government waste — now that’s a subject worthy of an objective investigation.
Specter needs to spend some time with his constituents and find out what issues are affecting their lives and are a real worry to them. We’d bet Spygate would be way down the list, if it shows up at all.
Our members of Congress are supposed to serve the needs of the public. It’s time for Specter to forget the taping by the Patriots and address the critical issues really facing Americans.
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marasmom28
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05-29-08 12:07 PM
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I don't think his fellow senators are questioning anything. They all look for ways to waste time and money instead working on the real issues that are destroying our nation. They couldn't care less about gas prices: their cars are paid for, their gas is paid for, they get a food allowance. They get to stand back and watch while the rest of scramble.
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RazMnaz
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05-27-08 12:32 AM
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Yes,1966254, what it's going to come to someday is that people won't be able to afford to put gas in their vehicles to go to work. Sen Arlen Spincter won't care about that though, because he doesn't have to worry about where he gets his money to fill his tank, plus he'll be too busy trying to find out if Bill Belichik cheated or not! I wonder if other high-end Govt. officials said to him "You must be nuts, going after a football team for possibly cheating when we've got so much wrong going on"
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marasmom28
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05-27-08 12:15 AM
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I didn't vote for him either Raz, to be honest I don't know one person that did. However there must be people out there that think he's doing a stand up job. Unfortunately that is not the case with the majority of our leaders. I hate to say it, but the nextel commercials where the firemen run the sentate and various other things is starting to sound like a good idea because what/who we've got doing this job now isn't working so well.
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1966254
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05-26-08 12:39 PM
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If they do not soon get these gasoline prices back down substantialy some people will be money ahead to stay home than go to work. That is not what we need, more on the welfare rolls. Our government officials need to get to work on this and never mind football games or other foolishness. They find more ways to waste time and our money on things that are not necessary. The price of gasoline is not only effecting us with what we put in our tanks, it is increasing the price of everything.
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Buster
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05-22-08 6:20 PM
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Specter just can't admit that the Eagles lost the SB. He'd rather look for excuess rather than admit that the coach mishandled the game clock and that the QB puked up his lunch on the 50 yard line. Hey Arlen the Eagles choked!
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Miller
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05-22-08 9:48 AM
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Bottom line is that we are need a change, but without term limits there doesn't seem to be much hope of getting these old cronies out of office. They've been in so long now, it's hard to get someone to run against them, as they feel defeated from the get-go. Look at Kennedy who has been a senator for 40 years. If there are term limits for president, then there should also be term limits for all other po0litical offices. As far as Spygate, they've been doing this (spying) for years, so whats the big deal??? This has absolutely nothing to do with all the issues affecting our general population. Our government needs to keep their nose out of the NFL and concentrate on the crippling issues at hand.
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RazMnaz
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05-22-08 9:11 AM
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I'd like to know what compelled Specter to spring into action on this Spygate crap in the first place. Why was this so high on his priority list? After all, Mr. Specter, it's only a FOOTBALL TEAM! I like football too, but it doesn't affect my everyday life like the above mentioned glaring problems that plague all of us. I'm happy to say one thing though: I didn't vote for him.
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