Tony and I had an interesting conversation today at Harper's relating to the state of world affairs and politics. I think I will just sum things up here since nobody has enough time to read the rantings of mind. Basically, our frustration with politics, be it local or state or national is the lack of both of two vital characteristics in a morally legitimate politician.
Firstly, politicians can lack the ability to think critically. They perhaps vote on party lines or get caught up in catch phrases or hot topics without the ability or foresight to consider the future results of their actions or the potential harm that their voting preferences for the present might have on the future.
Secondly, politicians can lack the ability to stand to their convictions which should have gotten them elected. Consider if you will the possibility that there is a politician who is able to independently evaluate situations and will vote according to their predisposed morals and experience. Not many politicians will admit to this, I doubt. However, then there is my concern that politicians who are able think premeditatively towards the future results of their actions and voting will instead be debating the public consequences of said actions. Why is it that there are no convicted politicians who are willing to voice their convictions, stand on them through trial and act on them. If a politician is elected on their convictions, which they should be, then they should also stand by these during their representation of their constituents since these are the people who have elected them on their assumed convictions.
On a different note. Class today was on suicide prevention. Well, that's just great, I guess. Interesting at least. But what was most interesting to me was that 3x more females attempt suicide than males. However, males are significantly more successful. Apparently guys have more follow-through.
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