What the heck is up with this?

[xoxoxoBruce]

That's stupid, people should be able to elect who they want.

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

That's stupid, people should be able to elect who they want.

As it relates to political affiliation, I agree with you...and it is not covered by the Voting Rights Act.

As to race, it falls under civil rights and IMO, the Voting Rights Act has played a significant role in enabling minorities to achieve elected political office....and that is what this case is all about.

[xoxoxoBruce]

Enabling minorities to achieve elected political office? Big fucking deal. That's like giving losers an extra 500 points on their SAT scores.

So now what are they going to do once they're in office, take care of their own, or do what's right for the whole community? If they're going to do what's right for the whole community, what difference does it make who wins?

Politicians should be elected for their record, or promises in the beginning, then bounced if they fuck up... no matter what color or party. This sounds like one of those fucking esteem boosting programs.

[Spexxvet]

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

So now what are they going to do once they're in office, take care of their own, or do what's right for the whole community? If they're going to do what's right for the whole community, what difference does it make who wins?

Politicians should be elected for their record, or promises in the beginning, then bounced if they fuck up... no matter what color or party. This sounds like one of those fucking esteem boosting programs.

What if the "majority" office holder only takes care of their own? They'll never be bounced because they have the backing of the majority. Someone who consistently fucks the minority can stay in office forever, regardless of whether they they do what's right for the whole community.

[xoxoxoBruce]

Originally Posted by Spexxvet

What if the "majority" office holder only takes care of their own? They'll never be bounced because they have the backing of the majority. Someone who consistently fucks the minority can stay in office forever, regardless of whether they they do what's right for the whole community.

So how is puting 1 or 2 minorities on a council of 6, 9, or a dozen going to change that?

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

So how is puting 1 or 2 minorities on a council of 6, 9, or a dozen going to change that?

The change? Having someone from within the Hispanic community on the council who might better understand the issues of the community and, at the very least, providing a voice on the council.

[TheMercenary]

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

So how is puting 1 or 2 minorities on a council of 6, 9, or a dozen going to change that?

God Dammed Right.

[classicman]

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

So now what are they going to do once they're in office, take care of their own, or do what's right for the whole community? If they're going to do what's right for the whole community, what difference does it make who wins?

Politicians should be elected for their record, or promises in the beginning, then bounced if they fuck up... no matter what color or party. This sounds like one of those fucking esteem boosting programs.