Un-hypocritical Politicians
Politicians are often hypocrites to some degree – where they dictate the lives of the common man while receiving finer things themselves. I would like to see a new trend where candidates promise to live in our world more, so they can feel our pain and make changes based on seeing things through commoner eyes:
- Public health – promise to always use public health services, even if it means being on a waiting list
- Public schooling – promise not to send your kids to private schools
- Drive a regular automobile – either make all government vehicles low-key and cost-effective, or give politicians are basic payment to cover car costs
- Work our hours – parliament is only in session for part of the year, because the rest of the time MPs are supposedly working in their electorate. Make sure they can account for those hours, so we know they work 40 hours x 58 weeks per year
- Public transport – use of business class flights and limos should be limited to where they need to be fresh when they arrive for work reasons.
- Renewable energy – start using solar power at home and/or only buy renewable energy when it is available
I’m not advocating these as rules or standards – I’m just saying that if a politicians pledges to do one or more of the above, they might get a lot more votes.