What would you think if someone suggested that a touchdown in football should be worth 10 points instead of 6?  Or a three-point shot in basketball would be worth five points? You'd say he's changing the rules, and he'd better be sure of what he's doing. Rules in sports, as in other endeavors, do change, but usually after thoughtful consideration of the benefits and consequences.  A very important rule is being considered for change in the U.S. Senate by the Democrats if they win in November.  The "filibuster" has been used throughout our history to delay important legislation.  A member would take the floor and talk with no time limit.  The only way to end the process would be to "invoke cloture" with a three-fifths majority.  In the Senate, this is 60 votes. The effect has been that any significant legislation that reaches the Senate needs 60 votes to pass.  Obamacare was...(Read Full Article)