The U.S. is supposedly a democracy but yet we have always been ruled by corrupt political families ( the Roosevelts, Bushes, Kennedys, Clintons etc.) much like an heir to the throne in a monarchy. Less than 1/2 the people in the U.S. vote and of those who do know very little about the candidates they are voting for and often make their choice because of their stance on one issue. Ex: He is against abortion so I'll vote for the other guy. The other guy (or girl) may be the most corrupt, immoral, person to run for congress but the voter will still vote for him not knowing any better. Another example, a voter may vote against their governor because a certain member of their party likes to flirt w/ male pages. Even though they have nothing to do w/ the House of Rep and could be 3k miles away from it (s)he could lose the election. If its not one issue they base their decision on, than its the borderline slanderous ads financed by the politcal parties. So I ask you, is democracy overrated?
2006-10-08
08:16:23
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marcelluswallace
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