I just want to briefly, but emphatically thank you for standing up and expressing outrage and reason in the face of an outrageous lack of reason in the policy making of this Republican led legislature. I have been writing letter after letter to various Republican Senators and Representatives expressing my sincere wish for bipartisan political solutions that are effective and reflect the actual needs of the majority of ordinary Americans. You truly seem to understand that reality and I thank you for your hard work in representing us. Please have a wonderful holiday season with your family and friends and thank you for the sacrifices you make along those lines in order to serve in public office. Sincerely, Don Conoscenti / Chicago IL  12-20-05