Maryland's senators continue to show they follow in lockstep with the Obama administration and not with the majority of the populace's views.

The latest evidence comes from their votes against Arizona's right to enforce immigration laws by allowing Justice Department funds to be used in the lawsuit against the state. The vote prevented a floor vote on Sen. Jim DeMint's (R-S.C.) amendment to the unemployment extension bill making its way through Congress. The amendment would have blocked funding to the Justice Department from being used in its lawsuit against Arizona.

Five Democrats crossed party lines and voted with Republicans and showed their support for Arizona's latest effort to deal with its large illegal alien population. If these senators continue to vote against the wishes of the majority of the American citizens, we citizens must take it upon ourselves to elect people that are not yes men and women for the administration. Simply put, it's time for Barbara and Ben to shape up or ship out!

Michael V. Ernest, Catonsville