2008 Woodie Awards
Editorial
American politicians need to adopt progressive ideas
Issue date: 10/18/07 Section: Opinions
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Recently, a promising Democrat running for Senate was asked what sparked their interest in politics. After a five-minute runaround, his/her point was made.
"Coleman isn't doing his job." Not: "I am qualified and have dreamt of making a difference," or even a because God told them to.
Any person who pays attention to politics will find faults in nearly everyone who has been elected or voted for. Coleman is no different, and the person who may or may not replace him will surely do and say things the voters asked for.
Needless to say, it is not impressive to base a political career on the simple fact someone else isn't doing the job right. If this was the case, this entire editorial board is running for Senate. Vote for us, because Coleman isn't doing his job.
While this Democratic-hopeful may have fallen into the ease of watering down their own opinion to fit the robot formatted politician archetype, there is someone who hasn't forgotten why they are involved in the social welfare of their country: Prince Cedza Dlamini.
When asked why he pursues his vision of a unified global order and continues to contribute to humanity through his outreach work, he said, "Because I care."
Because I care.
Cedza Dlamini was on campus Wednesday thanks to the efforts of the African Student Association (ASA). He spoke of the struggles and triumphs Africa is continuing to face in regard to poverty, gender equality, literacy and HIV/AIDS, amongst others.
His focus was on Ubuntu, an organization he helped create. Ubuntu's African meaning lies in the idea that we can achieve more with others than we can by ourselves. Ubuntu focuses on the United Nations Millennium Development Goals that were developed by world leaders to lend support to the hardest issues Africa is facing.
Dlamini said, "It's not what you have, it's what you do with what you have that counts."
He continues to speak throughout the world about his passion for social activism. Dlamini calls himself a social entrepreneur, taking into consideration the politics of the world's social diversity and welfare in his approach to business growth.
Dlamini's true passion is in youth activism, believing investing in youth is investing in the future of a country. Dlamini believes with the diversity of culture, religion and economic status, there is no single answer to each country's problems. He believes that humility, not arrogance will take a person far in realizing diversity.
Prince Cedza Dlamini came to SCSU with a focus and a means to stimulate change.
American politicians should try to follow suit.
"Coleman isn't doing his job." Not: "I am qualified and have dreamt of making a difference," or even a because God told them to.
Any person who pays attention to politics will find faults in nearly everyone who has been elected or voted for. Coleman is no different, and the person who may or may not replace him will surely do and say things the voters asked for.
Needless to say, it is not impressive to base a political career on the simple fact someone else isn't doing the job right. If this was the case, this entire editorial board is running for Senate. Vote for us, because Coleman isn't doing his job.
While this Democratic-hopeful may have fallen into the ease of watering down their own opinion to fit the robot formatted politician archetype, there is someone who hasn't forgotten why they are involved in the social welfare of their country: Prince Cedza Dlamini.
When asked why he pursues his vision of a unified global order and continues to contribute to humanity through his outreach work, he said, "Because I care."
Because I care.
Cedza Dlamini was on campus Wednesday thanks to the efforts of the African Student Association (ASA). He spoke of the struggles and triumphs Africa is continuing to face in regard to poverty, gender equality, literacy and HIV/AIDS, amongst others.
His focus was on Ubuntu, an organization he helped create. Ubuntu's African meaning lies in the idea that we can achieve more with others than we can by ourselves. Ubuntu focuses on the United Nations Millennium Development Goals that were developed by world leaders to lend support to the hardest issues Africa is facing.
Dlamini said, "It's not what you have, it's what you do with what you have that counts."
He continues to speak throughout the world about his passion for social activism. Dlamini calls himself a social entrepreneur, taking into consideration the politics of the world's social diversity and welfare in his approach to business growth.
Dlamini's true passion is in youth activism, believing investing in youth is investing in the future of a country. Dlamini believes with the diversity of culture, religion and economic status, there is no single answer to each country's problems. He believes that humility, not arrogance will take a person far in realizing diversity.
Prince Cedza Dlamini came to SCSU with a focus and a means to stimulate change.
American politicians should try to follow suit.