Voters' orders

From Today's Letters to the Editor in the Chicago Tribune:

Tuesday was truly a historic day for Americans; our voices were heard through our votes.

Here is what we said:

• You work for us.

• Social programs and legislation are not relevant when America is going bankrupt. Put them on a back burner until you are told to do otherwise by we the people.

• We expect our newly conservative House of Representatives, its newly elected counterpart in the Senate and the increased conservative state administrations of newly elected governors to refer back to the United States Constitution as the law of the land. You are charged with the protection and preservation of that most venerated document — by solemn oath.

• Free enterprise must be re-established so that our economy may once again thrive; nothing less is acceptable to us.

• We have, as did the original Colonies, experienced taxation without representation for the better part of four years. You are obligated to cut deeply into redundant and/or unproductive federal programs that have been sucking the life out of our resources. We want no new spending programs. You may not compromise on this issue. In short, stop spending and start cutting.

• Lower our taxes so that we can continue to invest in our economic futures and create jobs.

• We follow the precept that the definition of character is doing the right thing even when no one is looking; we trusted you enough to give you this honor of serving your country; don't let us down or you'll be replaced. Be aware that we are watching until you prove yourself — more now than ever.

• Your job has just begun. Do not be slackers. Take charge. Be focused on our agenda.

• We have bestowed upon you a powerful voice; use it. We are tired of seeing the opponents of constitutional freedoms voicing their canards on the media without rebuttal. Be proactive and loudly proclaim our agenda for the world to hear. Be there first, not last.

• You must restore America's image. Initially at home, then abroad. You will not be allowed to be an apologist for us. We will not stand for it. Our country's traditions are steeped in honor and dignity! We demand that honor be held up as a standard once again for the world to see and emulate. We demand our dignity be protected and nurtured. Our fighting men and women deserve no less. Our way of life and freedom demand it. We your constituency expect it.

Now go forward and do your jobs. We look forward to Phase 2 in 2012; stay the course and we'll be there for you.

— Bob Morey, Indianapolis