I still remember the look on the woman’s face when my mom and I showed up at our local Dairy Queen to commission a birthday cake emblazoned with the Reform Party logo. She smiled, I recall, then turned away, stifling a laugh. I was an odd child. With little difficulty, I could have hopped on…
In many aspects of life, especially politics, it’s seen as a sign of weakness to change one’s mind. While I certainly don’t discount the criticism laid upon politicians whose policy or opinions seem to shift with the wind, or those who pander to whatever group will get them elected, I do think we need to…