While disaffected grumblings and loud laments are a perfectly reasonable response to anything that happens in Washington or Boston, here in our small town, where perfect democracy is available, we get exactly the kind of government we deserve.
This exercise in pure democracy begins every year at caucus. Each and every registered voter who bothers to attend has a voice, often a strong voice, in nominating candidates for the town offices that will be decided at the election on May 1.
If you think anything in Ashfield needs changing, come nominate the person who can change it. If you’re delighted with our present government, come give your support to the incumbents who have deserved your praise.
Or just come and learn how real democracy works.
Ruth Julian
Editor's Note: This article first appeared in the March, 2000 issue of The Ashfield News. This year's Caucus is next Tuesday night, March 9, at 7 p.m. in Sanderson Academy.
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