Our representatives in Congress carry with them a heavy burden--that of representing 250,000 citizen voices as they themselves cannot travel en masse to Washington. Our representatives carry with them our dreams for a better life.

Unfortunately, when representatives are sent to Congress they represent the whims of their party, not those of their districts. Their goal is to be re-elected.

Your story about a powerful lobbyist who required those in Congress to sign a pledge not to increase taxes or be driven out of office is another sign that our representatives have forgotten their sacred duty ["GOP softening stance on anti-taxation pledge," Nov. 27].

Shame on the 212 congressmen who signed the pledge and gave their souls to stay in office.

William Logan

Locust Grove