OUR VIEW: Constituents need respect

With polls opening for student body elections Wednesday, fliers promoting the platforms of various ASUSU hopefuls will be passed around campus like candy this week.

Finalists will be announced Friday and the candidates will undoubtedly be looking to spread their message and secure as many last-minute votes as possible.

The fliers that will be passed out like candy will be made more enticing by including candy and handshakes and smiles.

And candidates, or their supporters, will knock on the doors of most apartments, dorms and nearby houses to spread their message face-to-face with the common man.

It’ll be a full-fledged political campaign, minus the baby kissing.

In all of this, our only hope – aside from not making promises that can’t be kept – is that candidates will be considerate of their constituents’ wishes.

Candidates, if over the course of your fliering efforts, someone respectfully declines to take your handout, please accept their position and don’t force the pamphlet/candy/flier on them.

Be aware of what time it is when you’re going door to door. While college students might keep different hours than most of America, it would still be a courteous gesture to avoid late-night visits.

Furthermore, don’t overstay your welcome when someone is kind enough to invite you inside. Your message is important, but it will be more appealing if it is short and sweet.