Silly Electoral Pledge
We're headed towards National and Local elections here in New Zealand. As a results, we see a lot of posters popping up, and receive the odd flyer in our mailbox.
Last night's flyer was for a currently elected Councilor seeking re-election. One statement on the flyer says:
I pledge to practice positive politics through respectful discussions and behaviour and democratic and non-disruptive meeting procedure
I must admit, this amused me greatly.
You see, I had the "chance" to work with many of the people currently in Council, and also attended more Council meetings than I care to remember. I know how things are happening in our council.
That means I understand why this person would make that pledge. But...
Come on people! That pledge, it should be the very minimum proper behaviour of an elected official. It should go without say. It shouldn't be a point of difference.
