Why the Political
System Needs to Change
For more than 200 years, the United States has been
a thriving example of capitalism to the fullest. Americans pride themselves on
being part of one of the greatest countries on the planet. However, could this
belief in the greatest country in the world be more of a praise from fans? Does
pride in one's home necessarily make it the most ideal in the world? There are
many aspects of the United States that need to be addressed as we're not
perfect. Being one of the youngest countries in the world, the American
population is still finding their way. But can the United States fully convict
itself as being the "best" country?
1. The Vote - The United States still holds out-dated methods in order to conduct itself. The Electoral College is one of those methods that may have worked during its inception but is no longer a viable method for electing a person to one of the most powerful positions in the world.
If a candidate shows more popularity with the people of the United States but loses the Electoral votes, he or she goes home a loser. The popular vote can show one candidate winning by a landslide, although it doesn't matter. Each state has a value assigned to it which is supposed to be a representation of the American people.
2. Personal Agendas - Regardless of how closely a candidate's views match a specific voter, there are always personal agendas that drive the country. Many politicians will start out with a noble cause to fight for. However, many of them ignore those they represent in order to do what he or she thinks is right.
For example, in the early 2000s politicians were working diligently to outlaw smoking in public places in Colorado. As they put it to a public vote, the law was denied. After a second vote a year or two later that demonstrated the majority of the population of Colorado didn't want the law in place, a loop-hole was discovered and politicians were able to pass the law anyway. This is a prime example of how personal views of politicians over-shadowed the majority vote.
Although the United States trails other countries in terms of health and education, reformation of political practices could put an end to it. At times, it feels like the United States is so worried about an invasion from 3rd-world countries that can't manage themselves let alone wage a war, that it fails to see the real enemy. An uneducated and dying population. More focus needs to be aimed at the internal workings of the U.S. and not what her neighbors are doing. Isn't that what we teach children in elementary school - providing the school is still open?
1. The Vote - The United States still holds out-dated methods in order to conduct itself. The Electoral College is one of those methods that may have worked during its inception but is no longer a viable method for electing a person to one of the most powerful positions in the world.
If a candidate shows more popularity with the people of the United States but loses the Electoral votes, he or she goes home a loser. The popular vote can show one candidate winning by a landslide, although it doesn't matter. Each state has a value assigned to it which is supposed to be a representation of the American people.
2. Personal Agendas - Regardless of how closely a candidate's views match a specific voter, there are always personal agendas that drive the country. Many politicians will start out with a noble cause to fight for. However, many of them ignore those they represent in order to do what he or she thinks is right.
For example, in the early 2000s politicians were working diligently to outlaw smoking in public places in Colorado. As they put it to a public vote, the law was denied. After a second vote a year or two later that demonstrated the majority of the population of Colorado didn't want the law in place, a loop-hole was discovered and politicians were able to pass the law anyway. This is a prime example of how personal views of politicians over-shadowed the majority vote.
Although the United States trails other countries in terms of health and education, reformation of political practices could put an end to it. At times, it feels like the United States is so worried about an invasion from 3rd-world countries that can't manage themselves let alone wage a war, that it fails to see the real enemy. An uneducated and dying population. More focus needs to be aimed at the internal workings of the U.S. and not what her neighbors are doing. Isn't that what we teach children in elementary school - providing the school is still open?
About the Author:
Debra Johnson budding author working on a series
of children’s books and of course is the main blogger/editor for www.liveinnanny.com. She is a deeply
religious person, with the hobby of writing articles on different topi
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