Mid-Terms

I know a lot of you college students are reading this and saying "Oh he's about to give us tips on how to get through our mid-term exams." WRONG. I'm talking about elections. I may have missed some of you in certain states, but our primary here in Maryland is September 12.

I'm not about to sit here and tell people who to vote for or who I'm voting for because frankly I just haven't made up my mind. What I am here to say is be informed before you go out there and vote.

Don't be fooled by the coke and a smile. Yeah the new craze here in the DC area is for the candidates to actually hit the pavement and shake hands. That's fine that you gave me flier telling me what college you went to and what church you're a member of, but pardon me if I'm not impressed. What's your plan for getting more qualified teachers in Baltimore City and Prince George's County? Can you tell me that?

Don't let groupthink cause you to vote for the wrong guy. What if you're right and everyone else is wrong. It happens all the time...just look at who the Democrats nominated to run against Bush in '04. You KNOW you have to be seriously flawed to lose to the WORST President in history.

Incumbents should not be given free passes. Hold elected officials accountable. They work for YOU. If the job they're doing is unsatisfactory than do what any boss does to employee who doesn't produce...FIRE THEM. Let it be known that they have four years and if they can't get it done in four years, than time to find another job. Too many career politicians out here getting paid handsomely while you watch crime in your neighborhood go up and schools decline. Shouldn't that be the other way around?

Just take heed to my words whether you're Democrat, Republican, Independent, right, left or whatever. Make your voice heard.