Congress is worried about the wrong things

On Sept. 15, I watched the television coverage of the House of Representatives’ actions pertaining to Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., and his actions during President Barack Obama’s address to Congress. Following the story as presented by news media (ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox), I was concerned that he had called the president a liar and was incorrect. It appears now that Mr. Wilson violated the House rules on ethics.

Now I am confused more. It appears that the House worries more about his ethics than the majority of its members’ ethics. Two members spoke at the Washington, D.C., tea party and stated it would be difficult to find 56 honest members of Congress. Wow, that is less than 25 percent of our elected officials. Now I am concerned.

CMDR. JIM BLAKE (Ret.)

Sandpoint