Oakland Press readers seem to think so. You can join the debate by adding your comments at http://bit.ly/gFj064

One thing is certain, while our leaders try to get the other side to blink first, they should keep in mind that their approval ratings are still in the pits.

Another consideration is that tax deadline is just a week and a half away. As one reader asks, if the government shuts down, do we have to send in our taxes?

Hmmm, let's see. The leaders are unpopular and it is tax time. Maybe they should rethink this.