It's all about the title

Barbara Boxer of California carries the title of senator and allegedly represents the residents of her state in Washington, D.C. But, with this latest video clip from Boxer, I am not so sure just who she represents.

During a congressional hearing, Boxer had an interchange with Brig. Gen. Michael Walsh in which he referred to her as "ma'am."

Boxer did not like being addressed in that manner.

"Do me a favor, could you call me senator instead of ma'am? It's just a thing, I've worked so hard to get that title, I’d appreciate it. Thank you," Boxer said.

I believe her reply speaks volumes about her. Jesus said in Matt. 12:34b, "For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks."

In my role as a journalist, I come into contact with a lot of elected officials. I have talked to U.S. senators, U.S. representatives, governors, secretaries of state, auditors of state, state representatives, state senators, county commissioners, members of council, township trustees, judges and school board members. In those interviews, there was always a sense of public service, not entitlement, prestige, power or title.

"I've worked so hard to get that title." She did not work so hard to be a public servant, to serve the constituents, to fight for their rights. No, she worked hard for that title.

Can you just imagine her on the campaign trail:

"Hi, I'm Barbara Boxer. I would appreciate your vote so I can have the title of senator."

"Hi, I'm Barbara Boxer. If you send me to Washington, D.C., I promise I will fight hard for my title. I won't let no military man call me ma'am. No, sir. Not me."

It seems to me, Boxer is in this for power, not for service. What a shame.