OPINION: Criticism isn’t persecution — it’s part of governing
Justin Schorzman
There’s a popular saying in political circles: “If you’re catching flak, you’re over the target.” Lately, some in our local party leadership have used that phrase as a shield against all criticism. They suggest that every disagreement they face — from within the party or from the community at large — must be proof that they’re right and everyone else is wrong. But that’s not how good governance works. And it’s certainly not what conservatism teaches us.
As Republicans, we believe in limited government, personal freedom, and individual responsibility. But too often in today’s political climate, we forget something equally important: humility. It’s easy to get caught up in our own agenda and lose sight of the fact that other people — and their perspectives — matter, too. Disagreement isn’t persecution. It’s part of the process in a constitutional republic.
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