Re: Smith to
seek re-election in
county, January 4, 2012
Dear Editor,
Kudos to District 4 County Commissioner
Brandon Smith for throwing his hat in the ring for the 2012 county
elections, and for demonstrating enthusiasm and respect for the
democratic process.
I think other politicians would do well
to follow his example and actually feel that it's an "honor to
serve". Witness the recent statement by Mitt Romney, where he
criticized Rick Santorum for being a "career politician".
If Romney finds public office to be an essentially dishonorable
profession, then why is he even running in the first place? To him
and his breed, perhaps "serving the people" is just a means
to an end, or a necessary evil of some kind.
Serving as an effective politician is
grueling (and at times thankless) work, and requires intense
dedication and sacrifice. There is nothing vile or dishonorable about
this work when it is approached with integrity.
Perhaps Romney has spent too long
living the swanky corporate life to see this basic reality.
James Deagle
Ottawa, Canada
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