In a heartfelt letter to the editor, Bradley Mikkalson of Rochester reminisces about a time when being a politician was a noble and honorable profession. He laments the current state of politics where it seems like politicians have forgotten who they are supposed to be working for. Mikkalson recalls a time when parents were proud if their children aspired to grow up to be president, and when political discussions did not end in threats of violent retribution if one’s candidate lost.
According to Mikkalson, politicians today are more focused on staying on the government gravy train and accumulating wealth rather than earning respect and trust through their actions and words. He bemoans the fact that truth has become a liability in modern politics, and that politicians seem to have lost sight of the fact that they will be remembered for their deeds.
Mikkalson concludes by expressing his longing for the “old days” when politics was about serving the people and doing what was right, rather than about power and money. His sentiments serve as a reminder of a time when politicians were looked up to and respected, and his words resonate with those who long for a return to integrity and honor in the political sphere.
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