Village Voices - We don't write papers, we build scrapbooks

We all have an internal compass that guides our decisions and our behavior. And for those who seek public office, their ethical standards should be beyond reproach.

Most people enter politics for the right reasons. They want to give back to their communities. They want good schools, or good parks or library systems. They see a problem and want to be part of the solution. These community leaders go about their work honestly, ethically, and with little fanfare.

In Springfield, I work alongside many lawmakers who conduct themselves with the highest levels of integrity. They...