To the editor:

Now we shall see just how stupid these tea party Republicans are. Maybe pushing the nation to default will be enough to expose these internal political fanatics for what they truly are.

Being willing to sacrifice the full faith and credit of the USA. Then the repercussions that will occur all over the world. Just the next downgrading of American Bonds will cause interest rates to rise enough to send a message that they are really internal terrorists. If we negotiate this one with them holding us hostage, then we can expect a total government failure. There will be no future way to govern. Total political and financial chaos will be the end game. Not just here but in the world. This is insanity!!

Everett Hickam,

Lawrence