Dick Armey in New HampshireBy James Hamilton

Dick Armey's recent op-ed in the the New Hampshire Union Leader highlights the absence of Social Security and Medicare from the presidential campaign and the desire - pleading, almost - by the electorate for the candidates to speak candidly on the issue. These individuals - whether Democrats or Republicans - have a moral responsibility to speak to the concerns of the American public.

At the same time, voters have the responsibility to raise issues that are important to them and hold the candidates accountable when they fail to speak out.

It's time for everyone to take their roles more seriously.