There are still two weeks to go until the elections, but I want to put this out there now...
I remember when George Bus was running for a second term as President fo the USA.. many people said that if he would win they would move to Canada.. I don't think too many people moved. When Obama was running, again people were saying that if he would win they would move to Canada or Europe. Again, I dont think too many people moved.
Elections are part of the democratic process in choosing the best leader possible. The winner does not become the president, or the mayor, of the percentage of the country or city that voted for him (or her). The president, or mayor, becomes the president or mayor of the entire country/city. Election promises should be fulfilled, but as far as running the city and providing services, the mayor is obligated to all residents of his town, and not just to those that voted for him. Residents that voted for someone else should not fear retribution and should not suffer retribution. If not for having an opponent, the winning candidate would not be as good as he should be, and people who supported the opponent should not suffer for doing so.
So, I am saying it now, even though it really should not need to be said - whoever wins the elections in Bet Shemesh will after the elections be the mayor of the entire city and should ensure proper services and fair distribution to all residents.
If Eli Cohen will win, I expect him to not be unfair to those who will have voted for Moshe Abutbol, but to provide for the needs of all residents.
If Moshe Abutbol will win, I expect him to not be unfair to those who will have voted for Eli Cohen, but to provide for the needs of all residents.
There should be no attitude of we won - you lost, you can forget about it now. I expect this of both candidates (and from Meir Balayish as well, but let's get real...)
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