We now understand that democracy is not a perfect system, but it is miles ahead of whatever ranks second. The very imperfection of democracy is underscored by the fact that we as Americans are imminently fair. Despite appearances, no one wants to win an election under questionable circumstances, and we stand ready to support the President, whomever that may turn out to be, even while we criticize and debate his policy ideas. We should take the same approach to the local elections. Primarily, local elections are much more manageable than the far-flung episode now playing itself out on the national stage.
Local elections are politics distilled to their purest forms.
That concept is illustrated in bas relief in local politics. Your elected representatives are your neighbors, your friends, even your enemies. Your concerns are their concerns, and while we may often disagree on the means, we are all united as to the goal. This next election, my mother will make her second foray into the political field. She ran unsuccessfully for a council seat eight years ago, and despite her loss, she walked away with the pride and admiration of her family and friends.