Who really wants change in D. C.?

Amid all the recent campaigning and commentating, I've noticed a very clear theme: Change. Both parties say they want change, but I question whether my congresswoman, Judy Biggert, is at all familiar with the idea of changing Washington, helping the people she represents and fixing the issue of skyrocketing gas prices.

The other day, Congress was given the first real opportunity for Americans to see a lower price when they pull up to the pump.

I'm ashamed to say that Judy, true to her persistent ignorance when it comes to fixing the problems of the people in her district, voted "no." Judy voted against expanding oil availability by 2 billion barrels, against more jobs for Americans, and ultimately against what I, as an American and a resident in the 13th District of Illinois, need.

I'm appalled that she could so easily bypass such an opportunity when other Republicans in her area voted for this bill.

Way to go, Judy, because despite your archaic devotion to more of the same failures, the bill passed, anyway. I say these things with a hint of optimism.

Soon I may not have to just settle for more of the same, because Scott Harper is on his way to Congress, and he's going to bring his support for this comprehensive energy plan, and a real improvement in the outrageous $4.17 a gallon that I can no longer afford.

Lindsey DeSilvio

Naperville