June 18, 2025

It is no inglorious thing to have fear for the safety of our country, but to be turned from one’s course by men’s opinion, by blame, and by misrepresentation, shows a man unfit to hold an office such as this, which, by such conduct, he makes himself the slave of those whose errors it is his business to control.

Plutarch (46–119 AD), Greek philosopher, biographer, Fabius

How often have you been unfairly taken to task by a constituent? Or been wrongly blamed for something? Or had your views misrepresented? Did you fight back? Correct the error?

Get over it; this stuff is one of the premier disadvantages of the job. You cannot cure it, but you can challenge its growth at every opportunity. Good luck!