Why I am Going to Vote
Posted: Friday, October 20, 2006
by David Tanguay
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“Too bad that all the people who really know how to run the country are busy driving taxi cabs and cutting hair" George BurnsGeorge Burns hit it right on the nose with that quote. In fact, I believe the answers on how we should function, as a people in society are so simple the politicians do not want to let us in on their top secret meetings where “We the people" are not smart enough to understand what they are are up to.
“A personal view of what I seek in a politician"What did our founding fathers have in mind when they laid down the foundation of freedom for all of humankind? All of the hard work performed in perfecting a system, which would give equal rights to all the people. The responsibility of holding a position where the lives, careers, and well-being of a people is the legitimate task carried out by a true leader. Before choosing a career in politics, politicians should ask and answer a few personal questions.
1) Am I seeking this position because I truly care, and want to make a difference?
2) If elected am I able to carry out my job with integrity, courage, fairness, and good judgment.
3) Can I give up luxuries I am not in need of, make sacrifices, and go out of my way to serve the people I represent?
Of course, three simple questions I have chosen for politicians to ask themselves before entering a position in which the trust of the people is a factor in determining whether they are successful in winning the seat, they seek. These are questions that very few politicians would consider asking themselves. Not in today’s society for the majority of those in public office are to busy concentrating on what others believe about them to know or care to know their own true identity.
“Why do I bother to vote?"I will go out and vote, I am not particularly fond of any public figure I see running for office at this time. However, I will continue to listen to what they have to say for I know I am far from being perfect myself and I certainly do not seek perfection in the candidate I choose to cast my vote for. Nevertheless, I cannot sit back and be indifferent to what is going on out there. I am an American I do not care for the system we live under, but it is the only one we have. Therefore, until we find a better way to govern ourselves I will try my best to be a part of the system in the land where so many have died to preserve and are still dying today to keep alive.
“The price of apathy towards public affairs is to be ruled by evil men" PlatoToday in the year 2006 approaching mid-term elections, with issues such as Iraq, the Foley scandal, the price of oil, the cost of drugs for seniors, jobs sent overseas, global warming. (Just to mention a few). Candidates have multiple choices to choose from to attack their opponents with hyped up speeches, to irritate voters and tend to win their support and vote, to make it all right.
So again, I will cast my vote, as I have always heard is the American way. If my candidate is elected, fine however I do not expect much to change. Prices will continue to go up, young men will continue to die, and there will always be enough bad news to go around. In addition, like everybody else, I’ll find my own escape. Some choose watching sports, some indulge in music, and others will turn to alcohol, drugs, or what have you. However, a song composed by Vice President Charles Dawes, who served under Calvin Coolidge from 1925 until 1929 titled “It’s all in the game" is still quite appropriate for the times we live in today.
“Democracy forever teases us with the contrast between its ideals and its realities, between its heroic possibilities and its sorry achievements." Agnes Repplier
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Top-level comments on this article: (3 total)Very well put, Mr. Tanguay. I could not have said it better myself!Please log in to respond to this comment.Thank you for your commentPlease log in to respond to this comment.
Very well put and entertaining to boot! Thanks!Please log in to respond to this comment.
You say it all, like a candidates staff response to my inquiryPlease log in to respond to this comment.
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