Let me get this right: Some Democratic lawmakers believe this is a non-issue for those outside the beltway and should be brushed aside ( of which I disagree)? Then make it an issue. Why is it that only Republican lawmakers, time-and-time again, are able to turn "non-issues" into issues?

All this talk about cutting Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security! The answer lies on the other side of the books: REVENUES - increase them by fairly taxing the wealthy.

That explains a lot.