I agree. Sadly, so many just don't want to be bothered by Politics. Growing up, all I ever heard was "Politicians are crooks" and that resonates with the kids. They too grow up thinking the same, wondering why bother, the system is rigged! So many don't understand and don't bother to educate themselves. Yes, as we have all seen, many Pol…
I agree. Sadly, so many just don't want to be bothered by Politics. Growing up, all I ever heard was "Politicians are crooks" and that resonates with the kids. They too grow up thinking the same, wondering why bother, the system is rigged! So many don't understand and don't bother to educate themselves. Yes, as we have all seen, many Politicians have succumbed to bribes but as time has gone by, I have realized and come to appreciate just how important our vote is and as a woman, the struggles others overcame to win the vote for us and for people of color. I have not taken it for granted. There is very good reason to mistrust Politicians, as we have seen theoughout the years, and possibly more so in recent years. But isn't that our job? As voters we need to keep them in check, hold them accountable, expect nothing less than what we expect of ourselves. And saying this, makes me wonder about those that voted for him. It saddens me to think so many have such very low expectations.
I agree. Sadly, so many just don't want to be bothered by Politics. Growing up, all I ever heard was "Politicians are crooks" and that resonates with the kids. They too grow up thinking the same, wondering why bother, the system is rigged! So many don't understand and don't bother to educate themselves. Yes, as we have all seen, many Politicians have succumbed to bribes but as time has gone by, I have realized and come to appreciate just how important our vote is and as a woman, the struggles others overcame to win the vote for us and for people of color. I have not taken it for granted. There is very good reason to mistrust Politicians, as we have seen theoughout the years, and possibly more so in recent years. But isn't that our job? As voters we need to keep them in check, hold them accountable, expect nothing less than what we expect of ourselves. And saying this, makes me wonder about those that voted for him. It saddens me to think so many have such very low expectations.