07-20-2026, 07:31 PM
a representative government. They are obligated to adjust their position to reflect the will of the people
Very true. Often though, the will of the people as with geothermal is both in favor, and against. In that case I find it important that a candidate make their position exceptionally clear.
Then if after elected it becomes clear a situation has dramatically changed, a good politician should change their position to benefit a majority of their constituents, if that can be determined.
Sadly, you have proven my point.
I think at this point, most of us recognize that point was the opposite of your point.
(Have I proved your point?)
Very true. Often though, the will of the people as with geothermal is both in favor, and against. In that case I find it important that a candidate make their position exceptionally clear.
Then if after elected it becomes clear a situation has dramatically changed, a good politician should change their position to benefit a majority of their constituents, if that can be determined.
Sadly, you have proven my point.
I think at this point, most of us recognize that point was the opposite of your point.
(Have I proved your point?)