FOR THE LOVE OF REPECT AND RESPECTIBILITY

Tomorrow is the last day of qualifying for people interested in running for gubernatorial and legislative seats, I can't help but hope – with all of my heart – that a few people will be pulling tricks out of their hats before the deadline.

I don't know who I'll vote for as Governor. I'll cross that bridge when I get to it.

Right now, I'm more interested in the Legislative race.

There are a few districts locally and throughout the state that have worthwhile candidates, at least that’s what I believe.

However, there are other districts that leave me saying to myself, "that's it, no one else is running? Come oooon!!"

I know there's someone out there who's interested in making this state a better place. There’s someone with competence and compassion. I'm not so much interested in one's past as I am with his/her future.

Some candidate's futures aren’t as bright as others. Some people are running because they want to FINALLY get there. Others are more interested in the perks of being a lawmaker than actually making laws that will help Louisiana move forward. Some people won't do a great job in representing us.

But on the other hand, some people know what it takes to be a leader. Some are interested in seeing Louisiana progress. Some people care about the welfare of others and know how the legislative system works. Some people bring respectability to our communities and will represent us well in Baton Rouge.

Sadly, a number of those qualified people will not be signing up as candidates before tomorrow's 5 o'clock deadline. They should really reconsider.