The complex workings of government are hard to understand. Those who do are often hover to the top of our political ladders and allowed to lead. Most American, unfortunately, only know half truths. When our nation was created, the founders understood the various ins-and-outs of economy, war, and social freedoms of the time. They were informed, most of the knowledge they know wasn't known by other colonists. But in a time where most voting American hold a college education, what does it mean to be informed?
It's knowing more than the basics that are taught in school, or heard on the news, or spoken by parents. The average citizen may not be informed and believe whatever their political party, parents, or favorite news reporter tells them to believe. In the modern world, being informed is knowing more than just one side of the story, knowing when your rights conflict with the rights of others and being willing to give a little so a compromise can be reached. Sadly, our nation as a whole is not informed.
Everyday struggles and fights erupt as people push their fellow man down for his beliefs and ignore his freedoms. America used to be the very definition of freedom for some people. As the world become more diverse and controversial, Americans are over all unchanging and the freedoms they require become more challenging to accept. Anything from abortion to gay rights to simply a desire to live without having their lifestyle publicly challenged. Yet a small majority of citizens and their representatives have managed to stop progress by slowing and altogether halting the passing of bills they disagree with. What they lack, is the ability to compromise. Politicians become unwilling to anger their supporters by giving anything to the opposition. The selfishness of the minority will stop the progress for the rest of us.
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