In the next ten days, Republicans in the Senate will try to seize absolute power so that they can squelch dissent. The filibusters they wish to eliminate are crucial to protect minority views and assure a level of even-handedness in government. This fight goes beyond their corrosive attempt to stack the courts with right-wing judges. It threatens the premise of our constitutional government to protect and respect those with differing points of view.
Scott Billingsley