Emmer voted for fiscal responsibility

I don’t know what was the worst part of the Sept. 17 Times Writers Group column “Emmer's hurricane aid vote is anything but 'we'” — the misrepresentation of Rep. Tom Emmer’s vote on disaster relief or author Karen Cyson’s complete disrespect for people of faith.

The fact is Emmer voted for disaster relief Sept. 6 when the bill had $6.85 billion of aid for Hurricane Harvey individuals and small businesses. That had strong bipartisan support.

After it came back from the Senate on Sept. 8, it had been loaded by spending twice as much, removing the debt ceiling and continuing funding levels for three months, increasing the debt ceiling to cover increased appropriations for 2018, and hurricane disaster.

Emmer voted no on that bloated version for “we” the people.

“We” have officially over $20 trillion of national debt. It took courage for Emmer to stand for fiscal responsibility, which is clearly lacking in Washington, D.C.

It’s one thing to disagree with a politician. It’s another to insult people of faith who trust in the power of prayer. Be equating the belief that “prayers do something” on the same level as believing in the Easter bunny, Cyson demeans followers of all faiths.

It was disrespectful and divisive at a time when our country could use more unity, compassion and, yes, more prayer.

As it says in Chronicles II, “If we humble ourselves, pray, seek God, and repent, he’ll hear, forgive our sins and heal our land.”

I’m praying for our sins to be revealed and wisdom for “we” to do God’s will so we can be blessed again.