all i heard is alot of talk about bad government, wishy washy congress, but no one will speak out against injustice, our forefathers would roll over in their graves.
2007-07-03 00:14:29 · 9 answers · asked by linda f 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Civic Participation
Excuse me, are you trying to incite a revolution?
Count me in! You are right!
2007-07-03 00:17:35 · answer #1 · answered by p37ry 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not fear that is the problem (but, yes, fear mongers abound). The problem is self-centered-ness.
While it is true that the government is here to serve us, that service has become a prize to win in a competition, rather what it is supposed to be: competent, sound policy that addresses injustice, solves problems and keeps the country running smoothly
"Serve my agenda, my pork, my pet projects, my tax break, my road to no where, my entitlement, not the other guy's, or I will see to it that you lose your job." is the message citizens send to their government. So, that is exactly what the people in the government do. Strive to appease their constituencies rather than deliberate the merits and truth of a situation and do the right thing over all.
A bad congressman is the one that lost the military base in the district, even though the military had no need for it. A wishy-washy congressman is the one that listens to all voices and votes his conscience rather than the party line.
There is no finer example of this "me me me" constituency than the recent failed immigration reform. A bi-partisan approach that actually took into account the reality of the situation and it was shot down because loud voices don't care about what's right and practical, they only care about what they want.
We have met the enemy, and they are us.
2007-07-03 01:34:43 · answer #2 · answered by jehen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it's collective. Sure congress has low approval ratings but in each individual state folks keep re-electing incumbents since they are so good at getting earmarks home. So we point fingers at other congresspeople from other states and dislike Congress lack of ability to get things done.
I'm not sure of the answer since we are all somewhat divided on believe and issues. Can you imagine if we had nation wide election for Congress? What a mess! Then again if they are held accountable to not just individual states but to all the people of the nation, who knows perhaps they would get something done.
2007-07-03 00:26:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that Americans are speaking up. I think that the politicians are listening. We just have a lot of people on both sides of the issues. Nothing is black or white. If there was a consensus, things would change.
2007-07-03 02:53:44 · answer #4 · answered by Tom E 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it was Ben Franklin who said that democracy is the greatest form of government, until those in power realized they could vote themselves wealth.
2007-07-03 01:39:38 · answer #5 · answered by Justin P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We just did. Enough Americans hated the amnesty bill and called their congressman to complain that it got dumped.
2007-07-03 00:18:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
its not easy to force anyone to do anything, especially someone you dont have personal contact with, as with politicians
2007-07-03 00:17:52 · answer #7 · answered by i_m_the_1_u_luv 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's apathy rather than fear.
2007-07-03 01:53:54 · answer #8 · answered by rhymingron 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must be new here, huh?
2007-07-03 00:17:30 · answer #9 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋