I recently became aware of a campaign by Kevin Bott to become mayor of Syracuse, NY. I have visited his website and watched his video (see below), and I have to say I'm impressed. Here is someone willing to take a shot at being Mayor of a major American city who realizes what it's like to be a normal person in this world. The fact that he's going about it outside of the two party system that has gotten way out of control is wonderful.
Do I agree with him, or the Green Party, on everything? Nope. Some of the issue are pretty much the opposite of what I would want. However, I want to give him a shot. What we need more of in our government is outsiders. People that do not look at politics as a career, but as a civic duty. I believe that Kevin is one of these people and I would like to encourage everyone in Syracuse to vote for him and for as many of the readers here as possible to donate to his campaign (I have pledged $10 myself).
It's my opinion that the two party system is one of the major reasons for this country being in the mess it is currently in. Whether I agree with the candidate/party or not, I want to encourage as many alternate party candidates as possible to run for as many offices as possible. Once real people get control, rather than career politicians, I think we'll have a better chance to turn this around.
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