Tim Russert

This past week American politics lost a true friend and mentor...Tim Russert. I have always been intrigued by politics but at the same time somewhat intimidated by politics at the national level. Tim had the ability to put politics and government on a level that a "layperson" could understand. As Americans, we have become intimidated by politics and government. We have allowed our input in national government to slowly disappear due to low voter turnout and apathy. As a result Washington D.C. and even some of our state legislatures have become the playground for the rich or more fortunate. Tim Russert did his best to use his working class roots to restore our faith in government and to encourage us to become involved. Tim held himself accountable on Meet the Press every Sunday morning and he held other politicians and public servants accountable through his questioning/interrogation. If all of us would follow his example of faith in God, and the ability of man, and if we would hold ourselves and others accountable, how much stronger would America be?