The government shutdown is now the longest in recorded history, as Democrats and Republicans continue to disagree over funding for health care and other key issues. What are your thoughts?
Alberta Smith, St. Louis
Congress shouldn’t be paid. I bet if they freeze both parties’ pay, they’ll reach an agreement.
Antonio Everette, Dallas
Democrats are using whatever control they can to try to get something. Trump is willing to make people suffer to show he won’t give in. Two sides of grown folks willing to hurt the people they represent to get their way.
Camille Wallace, Pine Bluff, Ark.
Democrats are holding off on passing a budget because millions of Americans will see a crazy spike in healthcare premiums. Not talking about chump change either, this is thousands of dollars in increases.
Maria Robles, Washington, D.C.
Now that Trump has made history, he will open the government.
Sharron Brodie, Washington, D.C.
Democrats should not cave in to Republicans’ demands. They should continue to stand on business for our democracy.
Compiled by Sarafina Wright
