Political Aspirations?

Once upon a time, there was a little girl who dreamed of becoming the mayor of a small town ... scratch that.

The real story is once upon a time, Joe and Betty Pierce had a daughter who was a dreamer and idealist. Then she grew up and came to realize the world is just that, the world and people are who they are. I can't change people's thought processes, but I can still stand up for what's right and/or wrong.

A few days ago, I posted that I was contemplating moving to Wetumpka and running for mayor. Truth is I love that town and could see myself living there, but I would move there just to run for mayor. That would be stupid, and while I may not be the brightest bulb in the box, I try not to make too many stupid decisions.

While the political situation in this city distrubs me, it's not the only political administration that is dysfunctional. It's a shame because the people who live in these cities deserve better.

And speaking of politics, the people most definitely DO have a right to know. Public office was founded on this principal. I get so tired of hearing candidates state how they will serve the people and keep them informed. For some reason after they are elected, this theory often goes out the window, and all of a sudden the public, "shouldn't know everyting." As a reporter I heard that often and it sickens me.

Politicians read your consitution and amendments. Do you know or understand them? Do you realize that servig the people is more than getting paid and that you are there to serve the people?

Those serving on city, county, state or United States administrations, listen up, the people DO have a right to know. That is what serving in this country is supposed to be about. So those of you considering running for office please remember the real purpose of political office ... the people.