After reading the article, Bush Scolds Congress on Iraq Spending Impasse, But Compromise May Be in Works, on FoxNews.com last week, I felt the need to respond:

I am a grandmother. Grandmothers make up one of the largest, if not the largest, influential demographic groups. We need to unite; to speak out on issues that affect the welfare of our families…. We need to protect our sons’ and daughters’ quality of life and prevent the decline of our grandchildren’s future.

The war in Iraq is putting a strain on our economy, on our troops, their families, their children, on our grandchildren. How can this country keep spending more than we have and keep our country secure at home? Those with the power are spending more than just money; they are spending lives, and futures.

The troops need our support while they are over there. Don’t play with their wellbeing. Approve the funding, then work on the troops coming home. Without the funds, our troops are more vulnerable in Iraq and Afghanistan, the morale will be at a lower point, if possible, plus civilians will lose their jobs here at home. And, in turn, families will suffer.

Is this a never ending political game of tug and war with neither party wanting to give in for fear they dare cross the partisan line? In reality, are we just too deeply entrenched to get out?

Please, implore the Washington leaders to find a way to take care of the troops, support their safety and in the meantime, follow through with determination to withdraw the troops by the end of 2008. Give the Iraqis back their country. Give our grandchildren back their parents.

If one person can make a difference…just think what grandmothers coming together can do! Write to those who represent you in Washington. Ask the Presidential candidates what they will do for our grandchildren…demand a straight forward answer…and then hold them to it.