We are sort of a part of the conversation now. We can't afford to keep it closed for longer. We will be part of the blame and frankly I think its immoral to continue not paying those federal workers. They're caught perfectly in the cross fire. Democrats need to start negotiating with the Pres and come up with a magnificient deal, one for the ages to solve the Dreamer and Border Security problem once and for all and set the stage for an epic Comprehensive Immigration Reform legislation.