A Little Politics

Earlier today, I was listening to people lament the lack of any solid candidates in the local political races and one person blurted out, "They don't gives us any good choices."

This had me pondering why this well-meaning person felt that (1) it was Their responsibility to provide a slate for him and (2) how it is that the Politicians have became an alien race with no connection to the average voter.

Having poked around, I now feel confident in stating that there are actually quite a few people who think they have no personal responsibility to shape an election in terms of who ends up being on the ballot. I am not advocating that anyone grab the reigns on a campaign or even run themselves (though this would be a way to put one's stamp on the process), but I am suggesting that people who want change should be more cognizant of how everyday choices (read: non-election related actions) actually impact these things and, additionally, that the local elections will have future impact on who the politicos of the day are.

There are opportunities.

Anywho, "They" won't give you squat.