The format of a My Take is 150 words – no more, no less – to express an opinion on a different topic each week. This week the topic was government promises.
A lot of my worldview is built around trying to be empathetic and I’m also a terrible over-thinker, so I sometimes find myself sympathizing with politicians as they dodge questions and avoid making firm commitments, even when it makes my job more difficult.
Ask me for an opinion on a complex issue and I’ll spend so much time inside my own head trying to sort out the best answer that I might not end up saying anything at all.
It’s important to remember, though that there’s a difference between those two situations. I haven’t chosen to put myself in a decision-making position.
When I am indecisive and vague, that’s annoying to my friends and family, but when someone who has volunteered to lead turns out to be indecisive and vague, they are neglecting the responsibilities they committed to when putting their name forward for election.
