own judgment. so after 12 years, there is understandable skepticism and people are tired of politicians being away from their actual politics. >> and politicians lead from behind. i don't think you'll see any number of them defying the poll in their constituents and voting against what they've heard in the people who vote for them. >> and lastly, the people are fed up of politicians using emotionality for the case for war. and they're asking for reason and informing and evidence. >> i will say this is one of the few issues in recent history that has created some very strange political bedfellows. this table, notwithstanding. this is very strange to hear so many people from so many different stripes, nodding in agreement. thank you, bob, for being here. esther, commentator, playwright. bob franken, syndicated