It is actually espoused by all faiths...some older than the Christian faith. Even those without membership to any faith group will recognise that the standard which politicians must first adhere to is in reducing oneself to service. The test is not: "What service can I extract?" but "What service can I give?" It bears humility and the soundest common sense, especially in politics. It is in fact the first principle of service leadership. And we do need people in government whose ideal is service.

I read the text of her speech more than once and noted how much it greatly reflects some sentiments shared here...and not just politically. When she introduced her husband, I could not fail to think of Dotsie. When she spoke of little towns and the fervor of people who lived there, there are parallels at BWS. As with taxation and small businesses, children with special needs and the need for support, etc. She must be reading our posts!