'Poli' – many, and 'tics' – blood sucking creatures; and whilst this may chime with many disillusioned voters and non-voters, of course, politics ‘affairs of the city’ (Aristotle) has two meanings: first, the activities associated with the governance of a country or area, especially the debate between parties having power. And secondly, activities aimed at improving someone's status or increasing power within an organisation. Sadly, the latter seems to more directly fit modern politics.
In asking for people to vote for somebody it’s only fair to know a little about their beliefs and values. As an Independent you are voting for an individual not someone wearing a party rosette – can anybody tell what political parties actually stand for these days? I was always brought up with strong beliefs and values, not unusual, most people are decent people. Mine was a Christian upbringing. You get a sense of right and wrong, moral values, fairness and community. Some might say these values are irrelevant when it comes to politics; you do and say what you have to to get over the finish line. My conviction is that ‘that we are all born equal,’ that we ‘do unto others as you wish to be done to you,’ and ‘if you have the power to do something good, then do it.’
The rest of this blog post is here on the My Politics page.
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