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| Ga. State Senator Doug Stoner (r) debated Republican challenger Hunter Hill (l) in Georgia's 6th Senate District last night. (Photo by William Washington) |
Every four years, we have the unique experience to become tuned in onlookers and diehard political participants, opening our eyes and ears to rhetoric ramped up to the highest degree.
We become excited, angered, and cajoled by those who are seeking jobs to protect our interests. Why is it important for us to become involved in the political process at the local and national level?
Because we have the free choice to decide what is truth and what is fiction. We have the responsibility to hold politicians accountable for what they say. We have a duty to get involved in a society based on rule of law.
To put it simply, politics permeates every segment of our lives, and those who say they don't get involved in politics are fooling themselves. Politics from the original Greek politikos means "of, for, or relating to citizens" and is the artful science of operating governmental or state affairs but also applies to institutions, fields, and special interest groups.
It is a power relationship between citizens and their leaders. It is a struggle between right and wrong. That is why we should be engaged in politics, and this is why we should be encouraged to vote.
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| Overflow crowd of citizens watching debate at North West Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, Ga. (Photo by William Washington) |
George said: Good stuff Tomi...I was so impressed with Ilea's grasp of what's going on politically speaking, and talking to my niece this past week end, and in countless conversations with Tommy...it's great to know our young folk are paying attention.
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