Best for the House Republican Conference

Dear editor:

We keep reading in the newspaper that, because of the Abramoff scandal, changes are being made in Congress for the “good of the House Republican Conference.” That was the reason given by Tom DeLay for permanently stepping down from his leadership role. Statements like that are being used by those who want to replace DeLay in this all important position. Now Rep. Robert Ney, chairman of the powerful House Administration Committee, in temporarily stepping down from that position has stated, "Unfortunately, it has become clear to me in recent days that the false allegations made against me have become a distraction to the important work of the House Republican Conference.” Always the House Republican Conference.

What I would like to know is, when are these elected officials, who were put in Congress by their constituents to serve our country, going to do something that is best for the nation? Doesn’t anybody remember us? Have these so called public servants become so engulfed in re-election, power and money that what is best for the nation isn’t the driving force any more? Then why are they there?