To my senators:

Dear Utah Senators Orrin Hatch and Mike Lee:

You did not represent me when you voted against the imperfect but necessary debt measure.

You did not represent me when you refused to negotiate or compromise with other leaders in our nation who were trying to prevent the loss of confidence in America that has resulted from your ill-advised actions.

I am not a member of the tea party. I am reconsidering my affilition with Republicans.

America wasn't built from hard-headed refusals to compromise and close-minded demands.

Getting re-elected, Senator Hatch, shouldn't be more important than doing what's right for the country.

Being stubborn, Senator Lee, isn't more impressive than listening to all sides and considering all solutions.