The fact is, government is run by people, and We The People get the government we vote for.

If you don't like your representatives, think about who they represent. We picked 'em, and they answer to us.

The people are yelling about AIG. So the people's representatives, who as you point out were not elected to go on a picnic, have reacted, so they can be seen to do something. Their reaction was not measured. This is hardly new.

I happen to think that the passage of the so-called Patriot Act without so much as reading it was not a measured response, either, and one which did a lot more damage.

The people at AIG who are the targets of Congressional hotheads can have their day in court if they want it. That's what the courts are for.

To criticize Congress for their human nature is counterproductive. You think you could do a better job? Run for office.