Waiting........

As I sit here tentatively waiting to know the fate of the budget and whether we will have a government shutdown I am reminded once again that the people who were elected in Washington don't give a shit about the lives the affect. They all want to be right and don't care who they hurt in the process. Why is this such a big deal to me?? Because my husband works for the IRS as a federal employee. His job is considered non essential. I feel I should explain this term since I have seen many people thinking if they are non-essential then why not cut it all together. The government defines non essential employees as all others that can't keep the country "stable" during this time. Basically your health and public safety are they only ones who will be at work. Though this does not mean they are getting paid. On the contrary they will be required to work without pay until they have finalized the budget. I also want you to think about the workers going on mandatory furlough. I have a son, rent, car payment, insurance (for the car), and electric and gas bills, among others. Why should I have to chose between putting a roof over my sons head or feeding him?   This government is only out to service themselves and each side feels the need to prove they are the right ones. But in the end when there are people who are homeless and kids are going without essentials who wins? Because it certainly isn't the American people. It's enough to make me want to move to another country one where I would have to worry as much. Japan is sounding better and better *sigh* Oh and federal employees aren't allowed to have an opinion on this we are supposed to just lie down and take it.