As the newly elected Vice-Chair for District 20, I have a lot of great work to do. I did not realize that election letters to the editor have a timeline associated with them which I missed. I think this is a good letter, and will ensure that people have an opportunity to review.
A two party system works when there is opposition. In the Idaho Statesman – http://www.idahostatesman.com/newsupdates/story/523979.html, Cecil Andrus and Phil Batt were interviewed by Dan Popkey. It is with no surprise that these two politicians were named as the top politicians in the state of Idaho. Both were known for their non-partisan ideas, and their ability to make a decision and get things done, which is something that they both recognized has been missing from politics today.
After a very long year full of national humiliation and outlandish antics from our national and local elected officials, I have taken the opportunity to engage in the political process to ensure that my voice is heard and my ideals are represented. As I have walked door-to-door, I have been surprised by the lack of engagement in the political process. I have spoken with too many people who vote solely based on party. My request is simple, if you choose to vote, ensure that you have researched the candidates to ensure that they represent you. I have come to believe if the D and the R were removed from our ballots, and people in Idaho were forced to research the candidates there would be a very different outcome in our elections.
In the past, I have voted Republican. After much research, I have found that the positions of Democratic candidates like Barack Obama and Walt Minnick are more in alignment with my views. I will leave you with one final thought. With the disproportionate number of Republicans in the Idaho State Legislature, they could vote to support Bill Sali’s outlandish legislation, and to suspend the law of gravity if they wished. Invest the time to research the candidates and their past voting record before you cast your ballot.
Tags: Bill Sali, Election 2008, Voting on November 4th, Walt Minnick
