It's election time!

I recently read through the political candidate's positions published in Arvada's YourHub. Everyone's intentions seemed honorable but I have to admit my eyes glazed over upon reading cliché phrases like "a fresh approach, their "promises of change" and their vows to stock the vending machine with my favorite goodies.

OK, maybe that latter promise is what got my vote in high school.

I have never actually cast a ballot because I left Canada when I was 18 for the United States. That said, I enjoy watching the democratic process unfold and think it is important to be informed.

However, I always tune out when mudslinging begins in the ads or letters to the editor. I really admire political hopefuls who want to make a positive change in their community but I don't think I would be thick-skinned enough to handle the negative backlash. I mean, to subject myself to a daily barrage of criticism?

Oh wait. That's what my children are for.

I actually ran for--and won--a year-long position in Brigham Young University's student government as the Executive Director of Public Relations. My motivation for running?

The guy announcing the position opening in my PR class was cute.

His nuptials to another woman marked the beginning and end of my political career.

If I ever became an American citizen it would be for the express purpose of being able to vote. Well, that and I would finally be eligible to participate in CBS's Amazing Race.

We're being honest here, right?

Because isn't that what politics is all about....