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<< Back to "Your Voice" Archive“YOUR VOICE”Arrogance and the Use of Public Funds for Private Recognition We are all guilty of arrogance. It seems to be an intrinsic part of human nature. But it is a part of our nature that we all must continually fight and suppress. It seems that politicians are more guilty of this character than the rest of us. It shows up in the way our representatives avoid giving us honest answers that they know might damage their re-election potential. And it shows up in their willingness to have public works named for them in their districts. These works that carry their names may be roads, bridges, buildings or technology centers. But in every case these projects named for our representatives were built at our expense, at the expense of us poor common taxpayers in this country. The politicians that have their names on public projects did not pay for them; we did, with every tax dollar we give. An honest and forthright representative would refuse every opportunity or request to put his or her name on a publicly funded project or road or building. If we, as citizens, choose to honor past representatives by naming things for them, that is our business. But the naming of buildings for current, working, campaigning, electioneering, living politicians at out expense is just plain wrong. I assure you, that if I was ever placed in the position of having my name placed on a publicly funded project, I would refuse. I am confident that you would do the same. It is embarrassing to all of us to have to face the daily reminder that our representatives are buying their positions through the electoral-publicity process through the money that we contribute to the development of better communities, a better nation and an improved society. These activities should not carry the name of a campaigning politician. Cast your vote this November for open and honest representation. Write-In:
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