In many cases they have little interest, as was shown 10 days ago. Before we jump to again throw out the requirement, though, let s remember that the majority of voters may not always favor a candidate who gets the highest number of votes in a crowded field. A case in point is Alaska s most recent election for governor where a split among Republicans gave the victory to the Democrat. Had there been a runoff, that outcome might well have been different. If the cost per vote is high, it s because the citizenry fails to do its job.
Democracy carries a price.
So does fairness. Mothers earn highest recognition Sunday is Mother s Day. It is a day when Americans customarily treat Mom to a day off, take her to dinner and try to make her life a little easier. For a part of that 24-hour period she is given a little extra notice as an expression of appreciation. Every mother deserves the highest honor, not only on Mother s Day but every day of the year.