We are both proud and thankful for our vibrant democracy. But what a shame about the abysmal calibre of our politicians. Staying in power or getting in power seems the primary preoccupation of all our current crop of politicians.
Where is the vision, the honesty, the principles, the humanity, the humility, the protection of our weak and needy, the recognition and praise of good for Australia – irrespective from whence it comes? Where is the calibre of politician that makes us believe that they work for us, the constituency whom they represent, and who will lead us to a better life for ourselves and our children?
Our democracy may be robust, but it produces a brand of tarnished and inferior leaders that make us ashamed and depressed.