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Is there an issue that would convince you to run for a City Commission or school board position?
Asked at Checkers, 2300 Louisiana St. on January 22, 2013
“ Probably not. Politics in general, that’s a lot of work. It’s not who I am. ”
“ Lack of mental health services, for one.”
“ I think an issue of religion in schools would make me run, either restricting the freedom of religion or taking it away. ”
“ No, I don’t think I’d make it.”
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Comments
BABBOY 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Yep, the problems with politics is that too many people with merit are turned away because it is such a flipping joke. I would never do it. You have to prostitute yourself to lobbyists or you do not survive. Your opponents dig up meaningless dirt from your young stupid years and try to ruin you over BS just so they can get some votes. Even the small positions like City positions and Board positions can get nasty.
Why would anyone want to subject themselves to that sort of thing?
TheSychophant 3 months, 3 weeks ago
You're absolutely right.
AjiDeGallina 3 months, 3 weeks ago
To keep the "intellegent design" idiots off the school board.
misterlee 3 months, 3 weeks ago
There was and I did, but I lost the election because I refused to spend the money it takes to get elected in Lawrence. I think I still hold the record for the most votes per dollar spent.
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