[Winona] Re: Citizen Involvement versus Apathy

[Mark Knapp]

Dwayne Voegeli wrote:

> I would also add there are at least three other reasons why
> people don't get more involved.  They are:
> 
> 1.  Schools:  Our schools do not teach community and civic
> involvement.

> 2.  Over Worked:  Because of what we have allowed to happen
> to our lives, most Americans don't simply have the time to
> get involved.

> 3.  System Problem:  Our current democratic system is not
> meant for mass participation.

I think that analysis overlooks an bigger problem -- the corruption
of office holders.  Public corruption -- both legal and ethical --
was cited in recent exit polls at the primary cause of apathy and
dissatisfaction among voters.

Right, Dwayne?

Mark Knapp




 
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