More Political

Jul 01, 2006 13:01

Why do I get into politics? To be honest, it's because I care. :) I read stories or meet people who have fallen on hard times or have problems of this or that sort with the gov't, and I get unhappy and upset. I want to do something, to make a difference, for things to be better. (Note: I"m not saying the gov't should do everything and solve every problem, although the preamble to the constitution does set out the purpose of our govt: "establish justice, ensure domestic tranquility, provide for the COMMON defense, promote the general welfare, preserve the blessings of liberty". I'm really for all those things and believe they are very important!)

That will always be my focus on politics and issues: "How will this help people?". Many of the issues I feel strongly about don't affect me personally, but then I've never really felt that selfishness is necessarily the best way to motivate people, at least for me.

Sorry, I'm in a weird mood, but I wanted to share more of my political thoughts.
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