Update: I was informed that Ryan Calvo has psychological issues. I disagree with his opinions, but I would like to apologize for the personal attacks. I should be more civil regardless of how passionately I feel. Sorry.https://twitter.com/dillp671/status/1279617922395107328 …
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Replying to @dillp671
Are you saying that people can run for elected office on Guahan with psychological issues? There's no law against that??
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Replying to @Lani4Pasifika
I'm not sure. On one hand, someone with mental illness should have the right to run and their medical history should be private. On the other hand, voters have the right to know who they are voting for. It's complex :/
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Replying to @dillp671
I always believed once you seek election or are elected into public office, your finances, medical history, and other information then should become public information also
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Replying to @dtquinene @dillp671
Yeah as hard as this is, running for office means transparency is necessary. Hiding any of this speaks volumes. There is a stigma associated and that is unfortunate, but if someone wants to work for the people & represent them, the people have a right to know who that person is.
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Replying to @Lani4Pasifika
I agree, but also this transparency makes it so our leaders do not seek medical attention related to mental health. I'd also argue that it infringes upon their right to privacy. All tough situations.
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Replying to @dillp671
Ahh so you're thinking once they get elected in. I am thinking before they are elected. Obvs this is not a cut and dry black & white issue, but unfortunately transparency is of the utmost importance these days.
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Replying to @Lani4Pasifika @dillp671
And the right to privacy should not take precedence over the people's right to transparent and fair government imo. We are giving someone immense power to influence so much. That person should know they must be giving up a few things too for that privilege.
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We should allow our elected officials to have health insurance that gives them access to therapy & mental health counseling though bc what they must grapple with is not easy. But it is for that same reason that we have to see for ourselves whether someone running can handle it.
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