If we can learn anything from Governor John Kasich's failure to appoint members of minority groups to his cabinet, it is the importance of voting if one is able to do so. (Black Ohio lawmakers demand that Kasich name minorities to cabinet, by Ann Sanner, Associated Press, January 27, 2011) According to information posted on the Ohio Secretary of State's website, less than half of registered voters cast votes on November 2nd, 2010. This does not take into account those who are eligible to vote, but are not registered.
If Governor Kasich's claim that two members of minority groups were not interested in serving in his cabinet is true, he is not guilty of discrimination. We do not know if any potential white designates declined the Governor's offer to serve in his cabinet.
Apathy is responsible for the fact that we have an all-white cabinet in Ohio for the first time since 1962. If more people bothered to vote, we might have more candidates running for office. We might not be forced to choose between a Republican and an incumbent governor who received an endorsement from the NRA.
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