Lisa Shepherd, a public commentator, shared her views on legislative processes and the role of lawmakers in a series of posts on December 4, 2025.
In her first post, Shepherd expressed support for Senator Mike Lee’s stance on legislative procedure. She wrote, “I agree with Senator Mike Lee – ‘bills should stand on their own two feet.’ I prefer smaller bills rather than massive bills, too.” (December 4, 2025).
Shortly after, Shepherd posted another message emphasizing agreement with an unspecified point by stating, “This! “ (December 4, 2025).
Later that morning, she addressed the responsibilities of legislators and the enduring nature of the U.S. republic. Shepherd stated, “I disagree. Legislators merely serve for a time. Legislators took an oath to defend our constitution. Our republic needs to continue to stand the test of time. As Benjamin Franklin said,’ a republic if you can keep it.'” (December 4, 2025).
Shepherd’s comments reflect ongoing debates about legislative transparency and the size of congressional bills. The practice of combining unrelated measures into large omnibus bills has faced criticism from various lawmakers and advocacy groups who argue that it reduces accountability and makes legislation harder to scrutinize.
The reference to Benjamin Franklin’s remark highlights concerns about maintaining constitutional governance in the United States—a topic frequently revisited in American political discourse.
