Whirlwind
It is amazing to me how much some people know about policy issues and their legislative process. (I guess I can be a little cynical about how much attention lay citizens pay to the process.) Mom and I were with a friend of hers at a coffee shop in Riverton and we sat down and talked to a group of older gentlemen. One of them started running the numbers on several sales and purchases the state had recently made that he felt didn’t make any financial sense. He actually knew all the numbers and had followed the stories religiously in the local papers.
My mom had been involved in both issues he used as examples and she was able to fill in the ”missing pieces” from what the news had published. He seemed satisfied with both her answers and he was very open and engaged in learning more about how decisions were reached while my mom was on the board of state lands and investments (with the four other statewide elected officials).
I sound like an old person when I say this but people in their 20s don’t do that and it is to our detriment. I’ve never followed things that closely to make sure the numbers and logic made sense. I am so greatful to Frank in the coffee shop. He taught me a valueable lesson about civics and the real responsibilities of citizens.
PS I will try to send the pics from the trip along tonight. They are awesome.