The
federal government has formed a circular firing squad.
The
state government has become a fiscal paracite sucking the life blood
from local governments and schools.
The
two party system is no longer functional.
There
is a better way and the city of Wilmington is working toward that
goal and can be a grass roots example of that way. The present
government due in large part to a progressive non partisan
administration and council exercising best practices are achieving a
better government and a creating a better city.
A
better way is populated by better people and Wilmington has the good
fortune to have a critical mass of better people in place.
I
consider better people to have these qualities:
Does
not lie
Does
not believe lies
Debunks
rumors
Does
not hoard information
Speaks
truth to power
Decides
from the preponderance of evidence
Decides
for the greater good
Gives
opposing views a fair hearing
Walks
away from circular arguments
Better
governments legislate without political theology
They
define the the mission
Assemble
the facts
Analyze
cost versus benefit
Allow
for public comment
Use the public discussion and referendum killing “emergency option” only
in extreme cases
Vote
for passage.
Paul Hunter
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comment budhunter@frontier.com
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