In my opinion, party politics are destroying the potential of reasonable, practical policy-making for our state and federal governments.

I think most voting Americans want our economic, educational and social systems to work effectively and efficiently in the real world. And, from my experience, to work in the real world, a policy requires the balancing of several perspectives and values.

As I study the values and agendas of both parties, I am convinced each must be considered and integrated into the policy-making process and final outcome.