LUSHTICE

The woes of a political science student

I wish I wouldn’t get this insane urge to run for political office and change my city. From time to time I feel inspired to change the politics and practices of my city government, and in the long run I know it’s nearly impossible.

Buffalo and Niagara Falls—The two cities with the most wasted potential that I have ever city. I was born and raised in North Tonawanda, a suburb located the middle of both cities. Currenly, I live in the heart of Buffalo, and I love and hate it so much. The area/businesses, the people, the convinience are some of the best aspects of the city. However, the snow, the laws/government, and the lack of employment makes me hate this place at the same time.

I want to bring worthwhile businesses to the area. I want to increase tourism in Niagara Falls (talk about wasted potential). I want there to be more indoor winter activities. I want our government to focus on education—and learn how to thrive from it (there are so many colleges in the Buffalo area, how is this not a college town?!).

And then I realize that I’m 21 year old college student who likes to drink a shitton of booze like everyone else in Buffalo. I cannot change this city.

I’ll leave you with this very fitting phrase—“Buffalo’s got 99 problems, but drinking ain’t one”

Cheers,

Jodie