A real Politician

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 For today:

Mrs. Flemming's 4th grade had been covering the subject of Governments. She said some refer to the USA as a Democracy, but it is really a Republic.

“A democracy, "she said, “The majority of the citizens make the rules and laws, the minorities rights are not always protected. Now the Republic is close to the same, however laws are made by representatives chosen by the people BUT must comply with a constitution that protects the rights of the minority from the will of the majority.”

The class discussed ideas and decided they should have a Class President elected by the majority. Bobby and Betty Jean were pushed forward as the candidates. Mrs. Fleming said, “tomorrow just before dismissal the two candidates will state why they should be President. You will have the evening to think about it and the next morning we will have our vote.

The next day they were all excited. At 3PM Bobby was first. He spoke well, saying he would like to appoint a VP and a secretary. He explained the duties of each. I have other ideas, and I would appreciate your vote.

Then it was Betty Jean’s time. “You all know where I live. If you promise to vote for me, come to my house at 6PM and have all the Ice Cream and candy you want. Thank you for voting for me. See you this evening.”

The next day Betty Jean won by a landslide.  Many Politicians learned from Betty Jean’s policies, give and promise more than the other guy and you can win….

Even citizens who listen and buy all the promises (from both sides) do not expect them all to be completed, it is the thought that counts, methinks.  LOL

Thanks for reading. Most of us have been around long enough to know NOBODY can satisfy everyone. We don’t have the same values and goals as our acquaintances. It would be pitiful to lose dear friends because you disagree on something neither of you could change, EVEN if your life depended on it.

YOU my friend cannot change the amt of state or federal tax on your auto fuel. You can’t change the speed limit!

I have had people very close to me say, “The government is NOT going to tell me what to do!”  In my mind I ask, do you live under a rock? 

When I first started driving no insurance was required to drive a car. Later our elected representatives decided in order to protect all drivers EVERYONE must have liability Insurance.  I didn’t like it, but I now have liability Ins, you do too, if you drive.

Do I think all our Representatives are great people? NO, but I do believe the majority have our interest at heart and are NOT intentionally crooks.

BUT that is my opinion, I will vote!  I will vote my conscience, you should too.

Nite Shipslog

PS 

Thanks for all the visits. LOL  I am glad this voting season is over, I would bet you that watch TV certainly are. I will watch my Representatives in Congress and vote accordingly…  Love all you guys…