Here's my latest letter to my Congressman, Ryan Mackenzie

Dear Rep. Mackenzie:

I was cleaning out my bookcase when I came across an old elementary school text entitled The First Book of Congress by Harold Coy, c. 1956.  The book explains in simple terms what the House and Senate do.  Obviously some of it is out-of-date, but the basic lesson that Congress is a co-equal branch of government and is in charge of the “purse strings” remains valid.  

Given your votes and those of your Republican colleagues, it is obvious that you do not understand either “checks and balances” or “the separation of powers.”  You and your colleagues in the House and Senate are a co-equal branch of government.  The President does not tell you what to do.

I thought you knew that, but if not, I would be happy to send you the book.  Don’t worry about the cost–even with the ever increasing cost of postage, I will be able to afford the book rate.

Let me know if you would like a copy.

Sincerely,

Roy Christman