Actually, I think that political apathy is just an acknowledgment of the truth.
If I'm to be absolutely honest with myself, I don't know what's best for other people, and a little philosophical delving shows that I can't possibly know what's best, and that there is no singular best policy for everyone.
So why should I participate in a political system which would only push my subjective political views on others? That seems extremely anti-social.
That's a thoughtful perspective. But the goal of a serious citizen should not be to ram one's ideas down anyone else's throats, but to engage with fellow citizens to define for yourselves the best approach to solving a given problem that you can all agree on -- providing a unified mandate for politicians to undertake the kind of big fixes we all know the country needs. Pushing one team's version of "answers" over another is ineffective and unsustainable.
Actually, I think that political apathy is just an acknowledgment of the truth.
If I'm to be absolutely honest with myself, I don't know what's best for other people, and a little philosophical delving shows that I can't possibly know what's best, and that there is no singular best policy for everyone.
So why should I participate in a political system which would only push my subjective political views on others? That seems extremely anti-social.
Jcolinsol 1 year ago
@Jcolinsol
That's a thoughtful perspective. But the goal of a serious citizen should not be to ram one's ideas down anyone else's throats, but to engage with fellow citizens to define for yourselves the best approach to solving a given problem that you can all agree on -- providing a unified mandate for politicians to undertake the kind of big fixes we all know the country needs. Pushing one team's version of "answers" over another is ineffective and unsustainable.
citizenslacker 1 year ago
If we abandon our responsibility nothing will improve. You're right; we have to step up, think well, and make our voices heard.
marinavigilance 4 years ago
Cool, clear, and shocking
nunsofneath 4 years ago
Excellent point... I hope your question will make it to the debate. I would love to hear the responses. ...well done..a succinct presentation.
vento4277 4 years ago
Dead on true ! Hopefully this type of "lighting a fire under everyones asses" may help to put out the fires.
jeffcannata 4 years ago
Great question...and great video, Jeff! I hope Richard Dreyfuss sees this! And I hope it gets used in the debate!
sgbnyc 4 years ago
Good video, I hope to see your question in the debates.
tooosweeet 4 years ago
Great question :)
blue4eyes20 4 years ago