The Saddest Government Shutdown Photo You'll Ever See

[FourScore]

Thu Oct 10, 2013 at 07:06 PM PDT
The Saddest Government Shutdown Photo You'll Ever See
by David Harris Gershon

Add to the growing list of Americans affected by the GOP-led government shutdown this adorable, heartbroken child:



Now, I present this image not to make light of the real suffering being caused by the current shutdown, from furloughed workers to cancer patients struggling to receive treatment.

I present this image because it is the perfect metaphor for the heartless, billionaire-funded hostage situation orchestrated by our country's Republican leadership.

For not only does this cute, costume-wearing kid imagistically represent those innocent Americans who are being hurt by the shutdown. This child also symbolizes a generation of voters who are growing up witnessing a national party embarrass itself – a national party self-destructive enough to be led by impetuous House representatives elected due only to gerrymandered districts.

In other words: this child won't be voting Republican. Nor will his peers who are also standing at the gates.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/10/10/1246209/-The-Saddest-Government-Shutdown-Photo-You-ll-Ever-See

[awoke_in_2003]

1. That couLd be my grandson...

Just wanting-to get in and learn. Kids are so open to learning new things.