Time for public to take control of country

Regarding Eugene Robinson's column Friday, April 23, perhaps Mr. Robinson fails to realize that the tea partyers are bringing to light the corruption and failings of both parties. The Democrats are now the "socialist workers party" of the new millennium. Their motto is the government will pay for everything from running corporations to health care. Oh, they forgot to tell you that your taxes will go up to cover the expense. The Democrats are leading us down the path to being a second rate country. The Republicans are not far behind.

We watch as our public servants give themselves pay raises, lucrative retirement packages and better health care than they are inflicting in the public - all on our dime. It should inspire the public, if it has a backbone, to vote these freeloaders out, set term limits, and end the free ride once and for all.

It's time the public took back control of the country before there is nothing left but fat cat politicians, crooked CEO's, and illegal workers.

Mike Piche

Elgin