Mr. Andrew Villeneuve was correct about one thing in his Feb. 12 column — not everyone wants to work together.

His supporting statement that not everyone, referring to the Republicans, demonstrates a flawed assessment. Mr. Villeneuve should ask himself: “Why is it that the Democrats (with a super majority in both houses) have failed to pass any meaningful legislation?”

The obstructionists are not the Republicans but President Obama’s own party that cannot agree on a compromise to push through their own agenda.

Obama’s promises of cooperation and transparency were followed up with closed-door sessions and the same old backroom deals. The only time the Democrats do come together is to criticize the Republicans as the party of “no.”

What would you want them to do Mr. Villeneuve? Jump head first into the administration’s mounting sea of red ink?

Elected officials are supposed to do the work of the people. There isn’t a poll in the country that demonstrates the majority of the people want the policies this administration is pedaling. I believe Republicans are doing exactly what the American people want them to do: just say no.

Raymond Maas, Redmond