It's time some politicians got a spine.
There are many issues being discussed, and there are many people with excellent ideas about how to fix or improve our nation. When candidates run for president or another office, however, their views somehow shift to conform rigidly to party lines, sacrificing their individuality and independence as a result.
These are the people who have brought up interesting points and have been credited for working with others, regardless of who their party is. While this practice can get much more done than partisan bickering, many politicians resort to the safety of adherence to party lines.
Elected officials: do not sacrifice your beliefs just to get elected. We need people to take the lead and be an independent mind in government. We all know what the major parties think. The people want to hear what each individual person can bring to the table. With independence in our politicians, we can hope to fix our problems in a more timely fashion and make our country even better.
