I’m just sad to see this. One year ago today was Congress’ first day back at work after the August recess. The clock was ticking, quickly, as this was of course a big election year. There is a short supply of days during which to do the hard work of the American people. As we moved closer to November, even the pretense of governing would get lost in the frenzied last days before the election. And so, what are the first items on the agenda? What has Congress teed up as its most pressing matters? For one, a constitutional amendment that would put the full weight of the federal government behind preventing gay people from getting married. Yup. The clock is ticking, the nation needs governing, and we’re preparing for consideration of the Federal Marriage Amendment. God help us. (By way of Bill in Portland Maine)