National Day of the Cowboy

On February 13, 2008 Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz) introduced new legislation to the House to honor cowboys.

From American Progress Action's Progress Report:

Some bipartisan cooperation in Congress. Roll Call reports that both parties are "rallying to a common cause and introducing a bipartisan bill designating July 26, 2008, as 'National Day of the Cowboy.' The legislation, which Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.) introduced Feb. 13, honors the 'pioneering men and women, known as cowboys.'" Giffords's spokesman noted, "Who can disagree about the importance of cowboys?"

Great! The Republicans and Democrats can agree on something! After all, "Who can disagree about the importance of cowboys?" right?

Well, I honestly don't know much about cowboys outside of what I've learned from American Westerns, but weren't cowboys somewhat instrumental in the the genocide of American Indians?

Aside from that, my biggest question, is WHY???

Doesn't Congress have more important things to be doing than creating a "National Day" of this or that? What about health care, the war in Iraq, keeping George Bush in check, ensuring there is no immunity for private companies who overstep the law, waht about investigating the literally THOUSANDS of instances of overeaching authority on the part of this administration?

Is this what we elect these people for?

I'm looking for a complete rollover of elected officials this fall. For all democrats out there, I urge you, if there is a democratic candidate up against a democratic incumbant, please for for the challenger. We need to send Congress a message. We are sick of this, We want things done, and if you can't do it, we'll find someone who can!!

Disclaimer: Of course there are exceptions. I'm not suggesting that you blindly vote just anybody new into office. If your representative is a good representative and is doing their best to fight for the people, or if the challenger is shady, vote your conscience.