And an elected representative would automatically think of America first instead of how it would affect HIS (or her) life? I'm sure s/he would think of America, but ultimately make the decision on how it best affects his life.

That is the flaw of every American.

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Believing that McAfee is going to protect you from hackers and viruses is exactly like believing that republicans can actually protect you from terrorists.

When the rich wage war, it's the poor who die.