I was recently watching a press conference with one
of our leading politicians, and he was pointing out to the American people
their need to trust the government again.
Politicians shouldn’t lecture the American people
on lacking trust in the political process. The people are not the reason for
the lack of trust in our government leaders.
What has led to this demise?
Backroom
deals hammered out by deep pocketed special interest groups swaying the voting
records of our members of congress instead of them representing the voters. Activist
judges legislating from the bench instead of interpreting existing law has
promoted a disillusionment. An Executive branch that overpowers the
constitution with legislative decrees labeled as executive orders have plummeted
people’s faith in our system. It is leading them to believe it's all corrupt and
what’s the use.
Instead of chastising a public who is not at fault,
politicians would be better served by taking responsibility. The burden of
restoring faith in their offices is all on them, not the people they are to be serving.
Here is a simple thought. When you make a promise during your campaign – stick to
it when elected. Start doing what you say. Trust is always lost when there is a
divorce between what a person says and what they do.
Politicians, stop being
selfish and acting like spoiled brats. Instead start serving the people instead
of thinking we exist to serve you. That’s why you are called a “representative”
you represent. In other words, stop acting immature and do what you were
elected to do. Serve the American people with dignity, honesty, and a selfless
passion. Then maybe the citizens will stop being so justifiably cynical of
everything you say and do.
When the government fears the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny. - Thomas Jefferson
Reuben Egolf
