It is unacceptable for our elected officials to favor big business, banks and oil companies over their constituents. This country belongs to all of us, not just a chosen few.

All lobbying should be abolished. These people represent special interest groups only. They lobby to get their way, regardless of the burden to others.

It is unacceptable to continue to pollute this planet without regard to present and future generations.

It is unacceptable to rely on oil as our primary source of energy. We need to be much more energy-efficient and independent.

It is unacceptable for politicians in Washington, D.C., to be far more concerned with which party they belong to rather than resolving the many problems and issues we are facing all across the country.

Our forefathers would cringe if they could see us now.

It is time for Americans to reclaim this country. If our present politicians refuse to represent us, they need to be voted out and those who will serve us voted in.

Peggy Belkenny, Auburn