No matter who is elected today or whatever measures and propositions are passed or defeated, this is a good day. That’s because an historically high number of people will have actually voted. Early voting and mail-in ballots prove that.
That’s democracy at its finest. And that is good. Very good.
I respect people who keep their promises. But what if they haven’t done so yet and they know that the person they made the promise to has changed their mind? Shouldn’t the Promiser give the Promisee the option of releasing them from the obligation?
I think so. That’s why I feel that my governmental representatives should listen better to what people are currently saying, and when it’s obvious that those they represent are having second thoughts–ask us what we really want them to do. We elected them to do what we think is right, and when we gain new experience, perspective, and information that changes our minds, we want them to do what we now believe is right. Whether it’s what we said when we voted for them or what we say now. We don’t want them to stick steadfastly to a promise we no longer wish them to keep, and we don’t want them to use “I ran on that promise” as an excuse not to make laws that are right and just. Thinking human beings change their minds when given new understanding; our representatives’ actions should reflect that.
We want them to hear us. That’s what polls are for. And Town Halls. And office hours. And letters, emails, and phone calls we send them.
But that’s not what’s happening in Washington. If it were, more would be accomplished.
Anthony Weiner was on the news again. In his delusional state of mind, he actually believes he can be elected to anything other than the national chapter of Weirdos Anonymous. He doesn’t mind spending mountains of money. My suggestion for him is to actually make a difference by dropping out and instead donating all the money he would have spent on campaigning. He could choose a charity or non-political organization of his choice. If he doesn’t have a favorite, I have some suggestions (I bet you do, too). That would help transform him from a real weiner to a real winner.