Hello Senator

Dear Citizens:
Many years ago the best mid-west steak was prepared and served at the Stockyards Inn located in the "back of the yard" neighborhood of Chicago.  As you walked in the host and your waiter would come up to you and say "Hello, Senator."  First timers either would be flattered or put off by the attention.  Regardless of their reaction or yours the servers would continue to refer to all as Senator.  All were treated with deference and the staff expected to be treated the same way.
There is something very special about being treated in that manner and soon your manners and speech reflect it.  No cursing, no loud speech, no dehumanizing of an opponent or their thoughts just a restful repast with friends or colleagues.
Last Saturday evening the Senate of The United States of America took a vote on whether to debate the Affordable Health Choices Act now before them.  The vote passed.  The Senate will now debate this bill.
Since the founding of our republic the Senate's deliberations have been characterized as a cooling saucer.
“Why did you pour that coffee into your saucer?” George Washington asked. “To cool it,” Jefferson replied. “Even so,” Washington declared, “we pour legislation into the senatorial saucer to cool it.” 
We have come to the time of cooling debate not raucous overheated name calling.   At an earlier time in our country name calling and insults were settled on a field of honor.   As a nation we have grown beyond that.
Lets prove it with a debate that cools rather than inflames.  The coffee is already much too hot.
Be well Citizens
A Journeyman