Rein in Wall Street gamblers

Why is it that we regulate gambling but fail to control Wall Street? Why can Goldman Sachs, or example, sell "synthetic instruments" and derivatives, whereby they make millions while Main Street loses?

Perhaps the gang of 41 Senate Republicans refusing to support meaningful financial regulation can explain this to the average American family that lost their home. Or maybe the Republican obstructionists can explain why they are defending fat cats earning millions in bonuses while Americans lose their jobs?

Goldman Sachs is a prime example of why we need to overcome the Republican roadblock to financial regulation and rein in Wall Street gamblers so we don't have another financial meltdown.

Tom Minnerick

Elgin