February 16, 2010 Opinions

Letters

President of Poli Sci talks straight

by Evan Sheres

From a veteran of the Concordia student politics scene, here is a quick piece of advice for the undecided Arts and Science voter: Ignore the slogans of the various groups and don’t put much weight on the campaign points listed on the posters you see around campus. The vast majority of an Arts and Science Federation of Associations executive’s responsibilities are already set in stone, so make it your responsibility get to know candidates on a personal level. The most important qualities of an ASFA executive is their dedication to the job and their qualification for the position they are vying for.

ASFA is an organization with a massive budget responsible for dozens of member associations and therefore the need for a qualified executive should far outweigh one’s preference for a particular type of social event. When the candidates come to your classroom, talk to them! Do they seem genuinely interested in their position? Do they have experience running a student organization? Are they personable? Intelligent? What is there reason for running?

Look for candidates with depth in their responses.

If you ask a question and receive a cliché in response, be wary.
And finally, scrutinize any conspiracy theories you may hear about a particular candidate.
Good luck to all the candidates,

—Evan Sheres
President, Political
Science Students Association