Lafourche Parish Election, September 30, 2006
FACTS:
There are four ways in which the general public can address the elected political leaders of the area.
1. The public can complain about the seated individuals.
2. The public can register to vote.
3. Individuals can qualify as a candidate for a particular seat.
4. The public can go out and vote, on election day.
I want to thank and congratulate all candidates who qualified for the Lafourche Parish election, which will be held on September 30, 2006. I would like to encourage people to go out and register to vote. It is your right to complain if it is warranted. Most importantly, exercise your right to vote.
Take your time to study the candidates, if you want good and honest government, vote for qualifications and experience.
OPINIONS:
In my opinion, the most damaging action to our democratic process, besides not voting, is the reasoning behind an individuals choice of candidate. The following are just a few:
1. I don’t know anything about that person, but he shook my hand at the store. I will vote for that person.
2. I was at a free political supper with about 10,000 other people and he/she did not shake my hand. I will not vote for him/her.
3. I have no choice, he/she is family.
4. I went to school with that candidate, I have to vote for him/her.
5. I have to vote for him/her because he/she served in my third cousin’s wedding.
6. I am voting for him, because he lives up the bayou. Can he do the job? That don’t matter.
7. I know the other candidate is better qualified, but I feel sorry for this one. I will feel better if I vote for the under-dog.
8. I don’t want to loose my vote, so I will vote for the one who is ahead in the poll. Know one know who you vote for. I do.
9. I am voting for him because he is a Democrat. I am voting for him because he is a Republican.
10. I will vote for him, because he said exactly what I wanted to hear, I know he can’t do anything about it, at least he said it.
Qualifications and experience counts, take pride in your community and vote intelligently. Visit with us as we strive for good and honest government.
