Running Into The Rammer

Today while in the first class line to pass through the security checkpoint at MSP airport, I noticed a familiar face in front of me. Could it be my US Congressional Representative, the Republican-lite Jim Ramstad? It sure looked like him. But he wasn't acting in the manner I would expect from a Congressman. He was patiently waiting in a long line instead of demanding special treatment and threatening the Federal TSA employees with an aggrivated, "Do you know who I am?" I know I would have done that were I in his position. Given his lack of animation, I doubted his identity for a minute until I was assured that it was indeed him by the monogram on his worn leather briefcase.

We at NIGP may have in the past said a thing or two to disparage the Rammer. However, the fact that he stood in line with the common people tells me he isn't too self-important. So, as his constituent, I was faced with a challenge. Should I gripe to him about every single vote he's made that I disagree with, or should I just give him a gracious hello. Inspired by his lack of pretention, I settled for the gracious hello, although I did tell him to keep the faith. I hope he understands that means to vote straight along the party line from now on.