02-21-2019, 07:33 PM
(02-21-2019, 01:47 PM)jamincan Wrote:(02-21-2019, 01:38 PM)jeffster Wrote: Now, as for a persons background -- such as their skin colour, ethnic background, memberships to things like LGBTQ+, super meaningless. No one should get a free ride for such things.You're right, that shouldn't be a ticket into office, but it does make me hope that the person will therefore be more sensitive and empathetic to issues affecting marginalized and vulnerable people.
I really consider it a sales ploy. When I think of someone bringing up their background, for example, I think Cory Booker (US Democratic Presidential hopeful). I prefer if someone doesn't bring all those things up.
The problem, the more certain individuals push this type of, I'll call it heritage and/or agenda, the more others will turn off and vote for someone that really shouldn't be in office, or at least the first choice.
A low-income disabled transgendered gay mixed-minority veteran isn't necessarily going to be better suited for office than some affluent middle-aged white male executive lawyer dude. Neither should get preferential treatment.