We live in a time where "we the people" seem to be more like "we the serfs." We elect people to office who restrict our freedoms needlessly, while giving government the power to "permit" themselves and those with deep pockets to ignore the rules. AND we thank them for doing so. Why? Is it to punish corporations or businesses we don't like? Is it for safety? Is it because we, as a citizenry, have become too lazy and too apathetic to take a stand or care about anyone but ourselves (our personal vain glory)? Taking a stand for our own causes is hard, but worthwhile as it makes us feel good. BUT what about taking a stand for something that doesn't affect us personally? What about something that could be used in the future to cause freedom to be lost, but in the present seems good?
I am at a loss to figure out how to effectively govern. If I stand for the rights of individuals or small business, apparent big opportunities could pass by. If I stand for the rules (which should be in place for all to follow), apparent big opportunities could pass by. If I give in and vote to allow the apparent big opportunity to happen, am I selling out to the powers that be? If I vote to allow special dispensation for a wealthy developer while a small businesses have to follow the rules am I being just?
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I feel that I was elected to defend the individual and small business person in Strasburg. I am all for changing rules to make things more business friendly if it is across-the-board, but I cannot see changing rules to benefit those with money at the expense of those treading water. Being on the town council is probably one of the hardest things I've done. Weighing the possibility of future growth against the reality of unmanaged growth and its consequences.
What Do You Think?
