Tell Congress: I support President Obama's call for shared sacrifice on the deficit. The wealthy need to pay their fair share. America stands on the brink of a catastrophic and unprecedented default. And yet, a contingent of Republicans in Congress has been holding up a deal on the debt ceiling, and threatening to push America and our economy right over that cliff. Why? Because they are refusing to make reasonable compromises, and instead are insisting that the wealthy and corporations make no sacrifice whatsoever to fight the deficit. This contingent is even going so far as to demand keeping tax loopholes for corporate jets at the same time they are advocating slashing Medicare. This is absurd, and in an address to the nation, President Obama called on Americans to contact Congress and demand a reasonable compromise (scroll down for video): "The American people may have voted for divided government, but they didn't vote for a dysfunctional government," Obama said. Obama called on voters who support a more "balanced approach" to make their voices heard by writing or calling their member of Congress. "If you believe we can solve this problem through compromise, send that message," he urged. (source) Send a message to Congress, support President Obama, and tell your elected officials to do the right thing. Tell them that the wealthy need to pay their fair share as well. Do it now, spread the word, and make this message as powerful and loud as possible. (Click here for more, and to send a message)