You cannot be serious.

We have pretty major issues facing our country. We are dealing with a seemlessly never ending oil spill, 2 wars, terrorism, drugs, lack of medical care and immigration reform. But what does our government decide is more important?

1.Congress enacts the PACT bill. Supposedly aimed at stopping the trafficking of tobacco products, really just keeps the soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan from getting access to nicotine. Because somebody in congress decided a pissed off soldier, with an M-16 should quit smoking. That will make the world a safer place.

2. An Army officer, is replaced because he can't keep his mouth shut. Now, I can see both sides of this argument. I won't deny that. He is a soldier first and foremost. He is supposed to do his job and keep his opinions to himself. However...I do believe the timing of his replacement is a bit suspect. Obama has been long accused of trying to convert our country to socialism at the least. One could look at this situation and believe this is the first step. If you question your government, you are considered a traitor.
Now I am not saying I am Anti-Obama. I'm just stating his timing could have been a bit better. I am not for or against Obama. He is our President and the position itself deserves a certain amount of respect if you agree with him or not.
I've read various statements of McChrystals, and I can't say as I disagree with some of his thoughts either. But he wears the uniform, therefore he should have had more decorum.

3. The Obama Initative- aimed at ending the crisis regarding "HOMELESS GAY YOUTH". Now I'm not saying this isn't a problem. But it seems a little specific. Don't worry about the homeless, don't worry about the youth, or gay rights. But if you are all
3, we can handle that!

These are just a handful of seemingly trivial things our congress is concerned about. Seems to me, we have more important things at hand. Like the newly formed Lake BP, being blown up on our way to the grocery store, and ensuring our soldiers come home safe.