Politics

Take a look at the American government, and ask yourself what it has accomplished lately. I'm sure you'll find a few items here and there, but for the most part, our government is rather ineffectual. Even with one party controlling both houses and the presidency, it seems impossible for such a simple thing as actually arresting illegal immigrants to get done. Our government is growing larger and more intrusive with each passing day. Why is it that the party that says it stands for small government and personal freedom is growing the government at an exponential rate? The answer is that our government is full of politicians, and we need statesman.

The difference between the two is gargantuan, and yet simple. The statesman will not compromise himself for gain, and the politician will. We need leaders who will lead this country and do what is right, not politicians who will only do what is needed to keep their power and gain more for themselves.

This is why it is far more important to vote for a candidate than for a party. Parties have a purpose, they are a useful vehicle to organize support, but they cannot be the defining factor in elections if we want to have leaders who will do what is right. When you vote for a candidate this November, ask yourself if that person is really someone you want to be your leader. Is this candidate willing and able to stand for what is right against overwhelming odds? Is this candidate a statesmen, or a politician?