Assignment 4- Brennan Cegelka

A deeply held belief in my family is that politics in our nation is good and that many politicians are simple trying to do right by their constituents. Oh gosh this one is gonna get political. Why can’t I just stick to sports?

 My dad was a lawyer. Graduated from University of Kentucky Law School and passed the BAR exam on his 1st attempt. (He LOVES to mention that). He practiced law for several years, then moved to California work for Susan Davis as her campaign advisor and advisor once she won her re-election as a congressman. He had a 1st hand experience of working with a congressman to see our democracy at work.

 These idea that our government is fair and comprehensive is a strong belief in my household. However, as the recent election was filled with turmoil and distrust, I found myself having doubts of the greatness of this democracy. How can such a great democracy lead to such an ugly election. Filled with personal attacks and the ideas of corrupted politicians. Was my own father a corrupted politician. I wasn’t sure what to make of it.

 My dad wasn’t corrupted, he is just a man trying to make this nation and this city better. I knew deep down that’s all these two presidential candidates wanted too. To make this nation better. My willingness to challenge what was previously believed made it possible for me to see each side. I’m not going to say our nation is perfect, which I know it isn’t. But I’m now sure the majority of our government local, state, and federal level, is filled with people like my father, who wish to see the lives of American’s continue to improve.