...there's an article about the aging of the US Senate, 'Where are the young pols?'
Naturally, much of what's offered isn't applicable to Canadian politics. But within the Comments section there are some pretty stunning contributions. Here are two, and they're very much applicable to Canada, Ontario...and Hamilton:
- ahughes798
- SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2012 01:36 PM EDT
I think it's not only a matter of money, and of baby boomers not wanting to vote for people who aren't their age..but also, every area of public service in this country has been denigrated for so long, who would want to run for office? Or teach? Or be a policeman or fireman? Or be a "useless gov't. worker?"
- Robert Simms
- SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2012 06:58 PM EDT
Very perceptive comment. We disrespect the very people who make society run.
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