It is an old proverb, but it is a good one.
Leave them; they are blind guides. If the blind lead the blind, both will fall into a pit. — Matthew 15:14
When someone gives us advice, we expect that advice to make sense. If we are to going take advice, then we want the confidence that the person giving the advice understands the lay of the land. Unfortunately, few do. Why? Too many of us have weak moral compasses. So we must depend upon a higher authority.
Here is today’s example of bad advice, ENDORSEMENT: Lend your support to John Bell in the 13th. In this column, the editor of InsideNoVA.com endorses John Bell as the best candidate for the 13th District of the House of Delegates. Oddly, the editor spends most of the editorial trying to belittle Delegate Bob Marshall while praising him. The result, if it did not so much reek of moral turpitude, would be hilarious.
What is Marshall’s failing?
However, his antagonistic approach to legislating in general has restricted his influence in the House. He has even been denied at least one committee chairmanship because of his behavior. As the 18th highest-ranking member in the House, he should be able to wield the power that comes from seniority. But his behavior has drained whatever prestige time has given him.
Also, his focus on social issues takes up time that would be better spent focusing on matters that have more direct effects on his constituents.
The Liberal press does not care about social issues? When InsideNoVA.com’s endorsement of Bell cannot help but list a portion of Marshall’s numerous accomplishments, we are to believe Marshall does not exercise influence? It seems that the editor of InsideNoVA.com cares more about the Liberal agenda on social issues than he does about the truth.
Why is Marshall unpopular with some of his colleagues? Marshall cares more about fulfilling his Constitutional responsibilities than he does going along to get along. Go to http://delegatebob.com/. You will find that Marshall has a long string of accomplishments. Moreover, you will find he has an agenda worthy of your support.
Then consider one more thing. The influence exercised by a leader depends upon those who follow his lead. Without your support, Marshall cannot get elected. Without your support, Marshall cannot work for our state’s best interests in the House of Delegates.
What can you do?
- Write letters to the editor. Support Bob Marshall.
- Contact either Bob Marshall‘s campaign or the PWCGOP. Be a volunteer.
- Vote on November 3, 2009. The State Board of Elections (SBE) website provides the status of your voter registration and your polling location.
