should the mayor of a city do what he thinks is best for the people even if the people don't agree?
817644
Yes, that goes for ethical leaders at all levels.
11230
simply put ... no. because of the fact that he is not an american citizen by birth, he would have to get the congress to change the law.. which doesnt seem very plausible considering the ratings he is getting as mayor.
565308
He meant 'I think this is what the public believes and therefore it is what I'll say I believe to help me get elected.'  Besides, if he changed his mind later, he could always try to appease both sides by saying 'Well, I supported the war before I opposed it.'  What a deal, huh?\n\nLeaders are people who can make a decision and then follow through with the action to make things happen rather than asking what others think and then telling them they agree.
309457
People are good. \nThe govt need to change its attitude.
236016
People like me have there own opinion of the way things should be done and the reason they should be done there way.
30011
Are there any city governments that are not corrupt?
558435
Civic participation in the community is the answer. Politicians pay attention to collective thoughts.
867365
I think that your city council is a GREAT place to take that concept. City planners are kind of the base level of government, as it were, and most representative, because they deal with US citizens everyday. If many cities across the nation come to similar conclusions on the issue, and pass to county, to state, and on up to Washington, then there'll be consensus and consequently better national policy. These people are our elected and appointed officials, and they should kind of be listening on this one, even if they think they're rich enough to just disregard all that, or have lots of friends in the oil business or whatever, illegal immigration is one example issue that's an integrity-tester, because it deals with, what else, Large Sums Of Money. \n\nExample: I work for company X. I have a Suitcase Containing A Large Sum Of Money. You'll be the county planning guy, for purposes of this argument. My company, company X, wants to build a chicken processing plant(insert name of enterprise here), and bring our army of guatemalan illegal aliens who work for 2 bucks an hour, and we want to set it up in your county. Would you take the money?\nWe make a billion a year, net profit, with our nationwide chain of illegal chicken processing houses. The suitcase has 10 million dollars in it. Would you take the money? Hmmmm.....like I said, this is an integrity-tester...
510344
I would do what I thought to be the right thing to do, even if no one understood my reasons, because not everyone will agree with my decisions anyway.  You can't please everyone!
1084554
Only if the politicians are clear about where they stand on various topics.  For example, if you know a candidate likes the death penalty and he/she actually stands by that after they're elected, then you're responsible.  I find I vote for someone who I think represents my values, then when they get in power, they change their tune.  I don't believe I should be held accountable for the politician's change of heart.
832685
I disagree because they should help their local community.
824031
If people weren't afraid to do what was right?\n\n\n(I think that sums up what you are trying to get at
489767
IF THAT'S THE WAY IT IS , DOES THE CITY NEED SOME HELP .SEND ME THE PAPER WORK .
145491
If the situation were reversed....if the Mayor were white instead of black. And if he had said "Let's Make this a Vanilla City again." he'd already be out of office.
1032977
no the people the citizens elect are. people change so its not the citizens fault for not knowing if someone elected would go coorrupt or not be able to handel the job
147368
On a mayoral level, sure. On a senate level, best wishes. Talk congress and higher though? Even if you were as honest as they come you'd be consumed and eliminated by the 99% that aren't.
109336
Absolutely.  It's what this country is founded on.  If not everything you said would become subjective.  If the right person didn't like what you said you'd be screwed.  This way we know where the line is.  There isn't one.