Dear Joe,
I have a close friend running for Police Jury in my district.
He is smart, honest and would probably do a decent job.
The person who currently holds the position has far more experience in the position.
Although we aren't friends ... He has taken care of two requests when I called and asked.
He had a speed limit sign moved down the road and out from in front of my house.
He sent a crew out to fix a sinking culvert on the Parish rightaway between the road and one of my gates.
Both requests were taken care of quickly (within a week of my initial call) ... And no questions asked.
The Juror took care of things with no reward other than a "Thank You" ... He technically didn't have to do either when I requested.
My good friend would probably do a good job ... But he wants the Police Jury position to use as a stepping stone towards his goal to eventually run for Mayor.
I want to help my friend ... But I certainly don't have a problem with the man who currently holds the position.
He has been on the Police Jury for a while ... And I don't know about getting rid of him just so my friend can cruise through on to something bigger.
Do I stick with tried and true ... Or do I support my friend in his ambitions?
If my friend asks me to support his campaign ... Or if I am even going to vote for him ... How do I handle that?
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First a question... What do
you want? Do you want friends, or acquaintances who owe you political favors?
Let your destination dictate the path.
Pass on that action!
Somebody call 9-1-1!!!
Get a bigger boat seems like too little, too late in the way of advice Bro', but there it is: If the Coastguard finds your ass and you survive, get a bigger boat.
