that the politicians ACT on their "impression"s, rather than doing the job we HIRE them for: to research ways to implement the powers that the US Constitution, and ONLY the US Constitution, gives them.

The number of bills and acts voted on by OUR EMPLOYEES without them even reading the darn thing, yet alone investigating and mulling over the implications, is enough to make a strong citizen weep.

If you agree with this statement:
We want every member of Congress to constantly confront the question “Do you think you should have to read the laws you pass?”

you might want to visit here: http://www.downsizedc.org/etp/campaigns/27

Oh, and BTW? Don't take "I didn't read the bill" as an excuse...any more than you'd take "I didn't read the consignor agreement"...
difference is a: the politician was HIRED BY YOU to read, examine, interpret and extrapolate the bill. He/she is not a free agent like your potential consignor. Reading the bill is their JOB. One for which you pay good money (and lifetime retirement benefits, too).
and b: That person who didn't "read the bill" can (and does) fine you, put you in jail, bankrupt you and send your child off to die.

You can see why I have been basically mum on this issue, can't you? Froth doesn't go with my shade of lipstick.
Kate