Who is representing the 99 percent?

Why does it feel that life is citizens vs the government? We vote, but rich people's interests buy the election.

Plans for our lives are hidden from us by those elected to represent us. Tax dollars are squandered on lawsuits against public employees' earned compensation. Needy families are having assistance (not total support; day care, afterschool programs, head start, medical, mental health support) eliminated due to dereliction of elected officials' constitutional duty to create a budget.

All levels of education are suffering from underfunding; children's education sacrificed. The very government we elected has punished the voters since taking office. The elected are paid, have insurance and their pensions are fully funded. The government goes to the highest bidder. Shamefully the citizens are not the highest bidder. We are just the jerks you call, email, text, slow mail and badger for $1, $5 or 1$10. Not enough to earn representation.

Voters disapprove of your performance and effort on the job. Greatest disapproval is for how you prostitute yourselves and pander to other rich people. I respect people who do not lie, cheat or steal. Respect and integrity are earned and required when you deal with the lives of families.

I don't know most of you. You may be good somewhere. As someone affecting the lives of my family and friends, you are far less than good. Lost integrity and respect are just that - lost.

Alan P. Murdoch

Arlington Heights