An article by the New York Times
Published February 8th
Kansas officials scurry to reform the eligibility
process to run for governor after six teenagers announce their bids last year
to run for chief executive of the state.
The new bill states that candidates for governor must
be eligible to vote in the sate and must be a resident of the state for at
least four years. Representative Blake Carpenter who sponsored the bill said, “
I’m not discouraging them.” He’s even heard people in the past say a cat or dog
could be on the ballot.
The main points these guys are trying to make are
that they have ideas and they should be heard that’s what the basis of a
republic was built on right? They are hoping that their running would be an
opportunity to get more young people involved in the world of politics and “to
strengthen the youth vote.” Mr. Ruzich 17, feels that there is a major crisis
when it comes to young people in the Republican Party. Mr. Randleas who is also
17 refers to Ron and Rand Paul, Barry Goldwater even president Trump himself
not having any experience and entering the election as a long shot. Randleas
said, “I want to be like that, outside trying to make a difference. I’m not a
career politician.”
I
think this article is worth reading if you are looking for some inspiration and
courage. The moral of the story is if you have a problem don’t just gripe about
it get out and do something to make a difference.
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