What we're seeing in Washington today shows how far many politicians will go to protect their careers instead of their country.
When Senator Susan Collins was asked about Trump withholding funds that Congress had already approved, she didn't take a stand - she just hoped the courts would handle it. This is what happens when leaders put job security above constitutional duty.
The recent State of the Union address highlighted this problem perfectly. It wasn't just the misleading statements that were troubling, but the enthusiastic applause they received from GOP lawmakers who knew better.
How did we get here? It happened slowly, with representatives abandoning one principle after another until there were none left. While I understand the fear of losing one's career you worked so hard for, I can't agree with the choice to stay silent when our democratic systems are at risk.
Consider Pat Tillman's example. He walked away from a $3.6 million contract with the Arizona Cardinals after 9/11 to serve in the Army. He fought in Iraq and Afghanistan before tragically losing his life in a friendly fire incident.
When we compare Tillman's sacrifice to politicians unwilling to risk President's Trump's wrath, the contrast is stark. What is a career worth when weighed against your duty to protect American democracy? Many service members have given everything to defend the principles these politicians won't even speak up for.
Our system of checks and balances only works when people are brave enough to use them, even when it comes at a personal cost.
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