"Really, I've made up my mind. I want to be in Heaven," says the politician.

"I'm sorry but we have our rules." And with that, St. Peter escorts the politician to the

elevator and he goes down, down, down to Hell. The doors open and he finds himself in

the middle of a green golf course. In the distance is a club and standing in front of it are

all his friends and other politicians who had worked with him, everyone is very happy and

in evening dress.

They run to greet him, hug him, and reminisce about the good times they had while getting rich at the expense of the people. They play a friendly game of golf and then dine on lobster

and caviar. Also present is the Devil, who really is a very friendly guy and has a good time

dancing and telling jokes.

They are having such a good time that, before he realizes it, it is time to go. Everyone

gives him a big hug and waves while the elevator rises. The elevator goes up, up, up and

the door reopens on Heaven where St. Peter is waiting for him.

"Now it's time to visit Heaven." So 24 hours pass with the politician head of state joining

a group of contented souls moving from cloud to cloud, playing the harp and singing.

They have a good time and, before he realizes it, the 24 hours have gone by and St. Peter returns.

"Well then, you've spent a day in Hell and another in Heaven. Now choose your eternity."

He reflects for a minute, then the head of state answers: "Well, I would never have

thought it, I mean Heaven has been delightful, but I think I would be better off in Hell."

So Saint Peter escorts him to the elevator and he goes down, down, down to Hell. Now

the doors of the elevator open and he is in the middle of a barren land covered with

waste and garbage. He sees all his friends, dressed in rags, picking up the trash and

putting it in black bags. The Devil comes over to the politician and lays an arm on his neck.

"I don't understand," stammers the politician. "Yesterday I was here and there was

a golf course and club and we ate lobster and caviar and danced and had a great time.

Now all there is a wasteland full of garbage and my friends look miserable."

The Devil looks at him, smiles and says, "Of course! Yesterday we were campaigning.

 Today you voted for us!"