We need more statesmen

I listened to a speech this week made by one of my colleagues who has chosen not to run again for his legislative seat. He spoke about why he ran for office in the first place – a desire to make state government work for the betterment of the people. It's the reason we're all here, he challenged the rest of the membership. He's right.

He said he believes in the institution of the state Legislature with all his heart, and believes it should be protected and conserved, because it has the ability to positively change the lives of so many people. He suggested the institution can be made better by...