Local Man Loses City Council Election: Commits Ultimate Act of Selflessness
In a shocking twist of fate, a man in Washington loses his city council position by a margin of one vote, after refusing to vote for himself. The man, who remains unidentified, said he believed it would be “kind of narcissistic” to cast a ballot in his own favor.
“I’m not one to think highly of myself,” he said in an interview following the election results. “I didn’t want to come off as self-involved by voting for myself. I didn’t think it was fair to the other candidates who were equally qualified.”
What a martyr. This man’s extreme selflessness is truly a sight to behold. How many of us can say we would give up a position of power just to avoid being labeled as “narcissistic”? Not many, I imagine.
In a political climate where ego and self-promotion seem to be rampant, this unnamed man has chosen to take a different route. He has shown us that, sometimes, it pays to be humble and put others before oneself.
Of course, it doesn’t hurt that he now has an excuse for why he lost the election. “I’m not bitter about it,” he said with a smile. “I knew the risks when I decided not to vote for myself. It was a small price to pay for my integrity.”
Integrity, indeed. By not voting for himself, this man has signaled to his constituents that he is willing to put their needs before his own. Who needs representation when you have a martyr?
To be fair, the man’s opponent won the election fair and square. But let’s be real here – if this man had voted for himself, he probably would have won. And where’s the fun in that?
Now, all of us can learn a valuable lesson from this man’s loss. The next time we’re up for a promotion or running for office, let’s not vote for ourselves. Let’s be humble. Let’s put others first. It worked out great for this guy, didn’t it?
In all seriousness, though, I have to wonder if this man’s extreme selflessness is more harmful than helpful. In a world where we need strong, capable leaders who are willing to put themselves out there, is it really wise to avoid voting for oneself? Is it really fair to the voters, who may have wanted to see this man get elected?
At the end of the day, I suppose it’s up to each individual to decide for themselves whether or not they want to be “narcissistic.” But if this man’s loss has taught us anything, it’s that sometimes, a little bit of self-love can go a long way.
