We can all probably agree that our state and federal political systems are completely dysfunctional. No idea from one side or the other is taken seriously and each side believes that compromise is a dirty word. It threatens the foundation of our democracy and each side - both liberal and conservative - can't wait to blame the other side for failure.
There is hope, however. Local leaders are more willing to seek compromise and find pragmatic solutions to today's problems. It might be because the elections are non-partisan. It might also be because the changes and policies they implement impact them directly. Leaders in St. Paul and Washington DC live in bubbles that apparently make them unaware of the consequences of their actions.
We can do better at all levels of government. We can start by electing candidates who seek out compromise and pragmatic solutions through discussion and discourse. We can start by electing candidates who care more about improving our lives and less about getting re-elected.
Good ideas are good ideas no matter who they originate with.
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