While public workers may be guilty of seeking wage and benefit increases regardless of the underlying health of the economy, voters must also bear responsibility for re-electing politicians who have perpetuated the fiction that we could afford to pay full pensions and health benefits for life to workers retiring in their late forties and early fifties.
They proudly embrace what I call Progressive Exceptionalism, in which condemning the imperfections of allies absolves you of responsibility for helping elect right wing fanatics who attack voting rights, women's rights, immigrants, science and consumer protections.
"Thanks for electing me, and again I ask your full support for maintaining this heavy responsibility," he told Parliament after lawmakers broke into applause.
"One elects a resolution because under the Constitution, the responsibility for selecting electors falls squarely to the Legislature," Mr. McKay said.
There is no greater responsibility for us as elected officials than to provide for the common defense of our fellow countrymen.
The public should bear the responsibility for not holding elected officials accountable.
Attendance for elected officials is free.
His reputation for prescience and fiscal responsibility helped elect him as county treasurer last spring.
We took the meeting his administration asked for as it is our responsibility as elected officials.
It is a demand for responsibility from our elected leaders.
