A lesson I learned about politics as a child watching TV
Posted: Friday, January 30, 2009
by David Tanguay
"Those who say religion has nothing to do with politics do not know what religion is." Mohandas Gandhi
I don't like it when I hear a politician refer to his/her job as fun and exciting. Oh, I suppose one should like their job no matter what they do. However holding a position in politics where the people are your responsibility it would seem to me a job such as this would be a very difficult and a conscientious burden on an individual's life. As far as being, a fun and exciting job, no not in my book.
In the movie, he portrayed the part of an honest, hard working, real, true blue, down to earth American. I remember in one episode when (I forgot the reason now) he got a call from the governor on his home telephone as he stood in his kitchen. When he discovered he was speaking to the governor he immediately took his hat of his head and said "It's nice to have your voice enter our home governor" the audience [ A big laughter]of course this was a comedy show and expected to bring laughs.
Walter Brennan as Amos McCoy
However, this brings to mind of how the old timers used to believe men in a position such as politics supposedly working for the people were in a special category of greatness. The job of serving the people was considered as respectable as preachers preaching the word of God. Only a certain gifted and blessed individual could hold such an important position.
I wish politicians would consider the seriousness of holding a position in politics. Not look at it as a challenge or some sort of adventure. However, as a truly responsible position working for all the people, not only a special class. The way our founding fathers intended it to be. We have always put our trust in our leaders, they should consider the grave responsibility of the seat they occupy and stand accountable for all the decisions they have made on the behalf of the welfare of the people they have chosen to represent and serve.
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Top-level comments on this article: (4 total)David, You are one of the sanest people I know!Please log in to respond to this comment.Well thank you Jean, However there are psychiatrist who will disagree with you on my mental condition.Please log in to respond to this comment.Yeah, I know what they've said about you, but we both know that the "experts" don't know everything - don't we?Please log in to respond to this comment.You know Jean, the first psychiatrist I've had was in Dec. of 1971. She was a very good doctor, but the condition of the world back then was in very bad shape. She helped me a lot to find myself and helped me through some very difficult times.Please log in to respond to this comment.
David an excellent article and well done. I liked your ending "We have always put our trust in our leaders, they should consider the grave responsibility of the seat they occupy and stand accountable for all the decisions they have made on the behalf of the welfare of the people they have chosen to represent and serve. " Now if they would only get to read your article it may turn on a light.Please log in to respond to this comment.Thank you Mr. Melaccio, I appreciate your opinion. Yes they (the politicians) should read some of your articled as well. I believe they could benefit from themPlease log in to respond to this comment.
I'm afraid politics are merely a vehicle for the building of wealth, or a play area for the rich and privileged. Someone with a real desire to serve is not likely to get elected.Please log in to respond to this comment.Yeah, you make a great deal of sense here Ken, however there are many good politicians who try to do good.Please log in to respond to this comment.
hi david,this was an excellent article. well written, and so true.i used to watch the real mccoy's.thank you for sharing your thoughts,my best regards,suePlease log in to respond to this comment.Thanks for commenting Susan, yes old granpa on the real McCoys he was quite the man.Please log in to respond to this comment.
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