It's occurred to me a number of times during the last two weeks
that as much as I agree with those calling for the heads of the
leaders of state, I am just as guilty as said leaders.
I don't get involved.
How many of the people who are angry at the government right now
would ever run for office? How many would actually consider a
career as a politician? How many might want to work for the
government as a public servant for their entire career? Who would
like to be a mid-level administrative manager?
Obviously, not me. It doesn't interest me, and I don't think it
makes a good match. I've volunteered at organizations before, and
I've tried to make a difference - sometimes it worked out,
sometimes not. But how many kindergarteners in class today are
saying to themselves: I want to be a administrator for the
Department of Defense someday.
I'm thinking not so many.
In no way does this excuse this catastrophe. But if we want to make
it work the next time, we need to be in the same room as those
making the plans.
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