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Ideally, we are electing smart people who inform themselves on the issues and are in a position to make knowledgeable decisions for the good of the people. I don't have time to study the details of every issue so I can make an informed decision, and I think I'm smarter and more informed than most other voters. So I don't like the idea of the voters making those kids of decisions. They will only use their gut feelings.
But on the other hand, it's become apparent to me that my school board and county board are mostly idiots who really have no idea what they are doing. So I'm torn on the issue.
In Arlington, we made the news last year because the county built a bus stop that cost $1 million. And it doesn't even protect you well from the rain because the roof is small and the walls don't go up to the roof. It looks stylish, has a computer screen with arrival information, and a heated sidewalk to melt ice buildup. But you get wet waiting for the bus in the rain.
There are a handful of examples like this, with proposed controversial projects totaling almost a BILLION dollars, and I'd love for them to be itemized out as bond issues so the voters could slash the stupid ones.
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