Filibuster

The filibuster is an unnecessary loophole that allows a minority to obstruct the majority. It doesn't require any new ideas or logical arguments. To me, it seems like it is similar to having a race as extra credit for a math test. The content of the filibuster has no value to the discussion. All it does is waste time in Congress that could be used for something else. I understand that a representative may want to take a stand against a certain bill, but I don't see that as a reason to be inneficient. For another analogy, it seems kind of like yelling at someone to get what you want. They only give in to make you stop. I guess once in a while, a filibuster might happen to be against something that a majority of Americans oppose, but in general this is unlikely. The elected representatives passing the bill are usually concerned enough with how their votes will affect their chances at reelection to try to follow their constituents wishes. If something like that did happen, however, there must be a better way than relying on someone's ability to talk for hours. If the votes to pass a bill are not filibuster proof, then the people in opposition must have some reason to be in opposition. Rather than causing a complete waste of time, they could birng up their concerns. If those concerns still aren't resolved, but the bill can pass, then i guess it's too bad for them. Maybe they can keep the issue alive long enough to bring it back to Congress later.