Where do we go from here! The blame the other side of politics has got to stop! Why can't our politicians see what they are doing to our country? Why can't they see how divisive their current actions are? Are they so wrapped up in themselves and their "my way or the highway" politics that they can't or won't even listen to the other side? Have money and special interest so corrupted politics that we don't have anyone who is willing to consider alternative plans? Or that there may be an alternative plan? Are your plans always the best?

Both the Democrats and the Republicans have created this mess together. Both are to blame but both could be the problem solver, if only they can let go of their egos and purse string attachment to special interests and put the good of the country and its people first.

No one is right in the health care debate and no one is wrong. How can that be? Can't we find some mutual acceptable points and work from there? Surely there are some good points to the Democratic bills and equally there has to be some good points to the Republican proposals. If only each side would step back and listen to the other side instead of all the rhetoric and name calling. It will require an open mind and an open heart to listen without prejudice, to actually listen to each other. To force anything on the American people is wrong. It is wrong for the Republicans and it is wrong for the Democrats. Listen to each other. That is all we ask.

It takes true leadership to listen, something that is missing in both Lansing and Washington. Just listen, you might learn something.