In light of the recent mayoral and district elections, an ethical situation has arisen. In my district, district 7, the race was between Chuck Turner, who was trying to be re-elected, and Carlos Henriquez, a newcomer (and also the president of the DSNI board).
For interns last year, you will remember that Sam Yoon was scheduled to come one day, but couldn't due to the arrest of a district councilman - Chuck Turner. He has yet to be indited, however, I think he should not be allowed to run again if he is currently being investigated for fraud. This is abuse of power. Yet, he won with 60% of the district vote.
Thus brings up a question: why would people vote for someone who was arrested for such a crime? Perhaps it's naivety, or that people are just used to having him as councilman.
So here's a question for you: Should governmental officials who have been arrested for a crime, but not charged, be allowed to run for a government seat?
1 comment:
Everyone has a right to run for public office. Someone is innocent until proven guilty. Therefore, why should his right to run for public office be hindered by something that he is not proven to be guilty of?
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