Because I lack the physical capability to do the job if elected.

I’m actually at a stage in life where I think I’d probably do more good than harm, but ironically the same thing giving me enough free time to contemplate running for something is the thing that prevents me from being able to.

I do have a strong desire to try to improve society somewhat.

Of the people I know personally who ran for local body, two are now on council, one was too eccentric to make it, and one had to back away because of the intensity of hate that can be directed at young families by some members of the public on an opposing side of the political spectrum.

I once thought hey maybe I could just join a campaign on good days lying down to raise awareness, but that last person’s fate put me off that as well.