I am just an American. But by saying that I am an American, I gratefully acknowledge great power and responsibility in that title. Americans have the freedom to think, express themselves, create and pursue happiness. We also have the responsibility to be aware and involved in what is going on in our government. I do not pretend to have all the answers to the problems we are currently facing as a nation, but I do feel it is important to make my voice heard. I'm certainly not the only one with common sense in this country, but what was once "common" sense has become "uncommon". That is why I chose to title my blog as I did. It is my hope that I can be thought-provoking and non-partisan. Those of you that know me, know that I have deeply held political positions. But I no longer affiliate myself with any particular party. Politicians of all stripes were originally purposed to be public servants. The government was established to be "of the people, by the peo