QUOTE (Cknolls @ Aug 4, 2009 -> 01:58 PM)
Are you a member of Congress?
Well, here is my argument I have had when people say " i havent had time to read the bill".
Often, major bills are worked on for MONTHS, maybe over a year. They are in committees and talked about within party meetings. So, by the time the bill comes to vote, you've had AMPLE time to go and read it, or get a "cliff's notes" version from someone. To say " I havent had time to read this bill" is absolute lazyness. There are obvious exceptions when parts are put in at the last minute. but in general, they've had plenty of time.