When Service Becomes Power: Let’s Start a Bigger Conversation

TEXAS RURAL REPORTER
  • When Service Becomes Power: Let’s
    When Service Becomes Power: Let’s

    Congressman Jodey Arrington (R-Lubbock) surprised a lot of folks last week when he announced he would not seek re-election. And it was one line in his statement that stayed with me: “Public service should not be a full-time career.”

    His statement made me proud.

    Because that’s exactly how we think out here in rural Texas.

    Service shouldn’t be something you cling to. Arrington reminded folks what a rea…