Reply #18: That is a great article. Thank you for posting...

[YvonneCa]

...it.

I was VERY glad that Senator Kerry was put on the committee. I trust his understanding of the issues, his integrity, and his history of being on the side of fairness. Some of the union leaders' comments sound like they feel that way, too.

Maybe I am naive, but I trust the Senator to be fair...to do what is right. I am glad the unions are marching, being loud and making the case for SS, etc....although I suspect JK already knows their concerns. Their being LOUD helps create the space for him to defend these programs (not that he isn't probably already doing so). But the final compromise...IMO...will be better if it seems people want it.

I voted for Jerry Brown for the same reasons. If reform of our economy is needed...and I beleive it is to be sustainable...I want a Dem with integrity to make those decisions. Brown is taking a lot of flack for his pensions proposals...but he VERY MUCH supports fairness, involvement of citizens, and is not dismantling collective bargaining in order to make change.

I'm pretty sure Senator Kerry is fighting a similar fight. I am grateful for that. :hi: