When Politics is PersonalPeter Lauterbornbyline‚ Apr. 12‚ 2007There are times when the failure of politics is just too painful. Often various issues are disregarded as political ploys or publicity stunts, especially for those working for communities who hold little political punch and have their hands on no purse strings. Recent local battles - in the schools for violence prevention and the police department for more beat officers - loomed large in my mind after I was again reminded of the cost of inaction. |