By: Ron Rogers
San Benito, Texas
Why do most politicians have such an exaggerated sense of entitlement? It’s hardly surprising that in the recent elections some of them feel they “deserve” to be the party’s nominee even without public discussion.
Their TV commercials tell us all about their heritage and ethical values, but in reality they have ignored several calls from the general public to participate in public debate. Don’t just tell me who you are by infomercial, let me decide when I hear your answers to my questions!
Would you hire someone that didn’t even show up for the interview?
This makes me wonder what they would actually become if elected to office. Would they strive to pass laws designed to restrict rights of others? What are their views on immigration? On a balanced budget? What about looking out for the interests of the common man?
When choosing a candidate for office, I am very interested in their public service record; not the records of their family members or friends, but of theirs. How many hours did they commit last year to serve their community? How much of their income did they donate to charity? Do they serve on any volunteer boards, and what are they? What have these candidates done other than promote themselves?
Once elected to office, would they feel as many current elected officials do – that they are accountable to no one but themselves— and frankly, the public be damned.
Whether they’re Democrats or Republicans, what should be much more important is their character. If they themselves do not possess the high ethics and morals required to truly serve for the public good, then their other traits including historical lineage is meaningless.
What should be of paramount interest is the welfare of all people and the common good, not just the (one percent) wealthy elites, whose lavish funds are so instrumental in putting such politicians in office in the first place.
Tragically, power is in many cases devoted almost exclusively to selfish, ill-conceived goals. By ignoring the public’s invitations for open discussion on their concerns, it will be no surprise that the needs of the community will either get ignored or abandoned along the way!
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Ron, given your track record and steadfast “no growth, no progress for San Benito” refusal to help move that hapless city forward, my only thought is you have some nerve.
How much money does the worforce board waste each year to achieve nothing?
Case closed.
Anonymous judging by your comments toward Mr. Rogers, it is obvious that you are a Vela supporter. I am sure that Denise Seanz Blanchard would not have a problem with doing exactly as Mr. Rogers ask of those who are running. One thing for sure is that Mr. Vela can’t tell us a thing as to what he would do if elected. He is more likely going to tell us what his mom or dad did, because he really doesn’t have a thing to tell us about himself other than donating money to republican candidates running against dems. He is actually working hard to get judges elected to strengthen his wife’s grip on the 13th court of appeals. As you already know by now that those who donated to judge Limas’s court are now on their way to jail. Sometimes I wonder if campaign donations are no different than a bribe or a mordida. Well I guess these donations are legal bribes or mordidas and only one can say more power to those who make fools out of us and get away.
What does progress in San Benito have to do with the current elections?? Hmm…
looks like a struck a nerve, eh, Mr. Ortega??
in my book a campaign donation is a legal bribe what else can it be?
What does progress in San Benito have to do with the current elections?? Hmm…
looks like a struck a nerve, eh, Mr. Ortega??
Mr. Rogers I believe that you are directing your comments to Anonymous and not me . King Tut yes you are right in saying or calling it a legal bribe. Most people could have waited till when Limas started running again for reelection , but unfortunately they couldn’t wait.
Mr. Ortega, I just was agreeing with your sentiments, and agree with you 100%.
The larger concern is that if any candidate is elected without appearing before the public, something is WAYY wrong with the voters here in El Valle.