Congress needs to shape up

Recent articles and editorials have noted the ineffective role Congress is playing in guiding the nation's affairs and the abysmally low level of confidence the public has in the institution ("Keeping Congress clean," Nov. 28).

These problems could be resolved if all members of Congress were willing to look out for the good of the country instead of looking out for themselves. If they would do what's right for America, most voters would back them.

With a $14 trillion national debt, taxes must rise and federal spending programs must shrink. The first steps won't be easy, but they are essential if the U.S. is to remain strong. If Congress continues to fail the country many people, including myself, will vote them out.

R. Hendrix, Severna Park