Ah... Did You Vote Wisely?

I’m not really fond of talking about politics. All politicians do is talk, so I guess talking about them is a needless superfluity.

The issues that politicians talk about are important though. Whether they’re talking about Iraq or your local county, we should be concerned and even actively participate in it.

While our government is essentially democratic, we leave the policy and decision-making to the politicians. If we’re going to surrender a big part of our voice to them, then we have to make sure that they are responsible and competent.

So my question now is, have you voted wisely last week? People shouldn’t just rely on posters in order to determine if a candidate is up for the job. Responsible voters should be checking various databases or files, such as court records, for possible blemishes in a candidate’s character.

If you just half-heartedly exercised your right and responsibility to vote wisely, then you may have just ended up with a mayor, congressman, or senator who probably won’t serve you wholeheartedly for the next 4 years.