The Price You Pay for Not Caring About Politics (Part 2)
By – TBR Commentary November 9 In Part 1 of this article, we discussed that politics is a matter of great importance that concerns all citizens. In Part 2 of this article, we will continue to discuss the negative consequences that can arise when citizens do not care about politics and the price they will have to pay for it. Difference between an elected government and an authoritarian regime An elected government has 'accountability' because if it makes mistakes in its economic policies, it will face public repercussions in the next election. However, for those who have seized power at gunpoint... your inability to afford groceries, your child's inability to attend school, or the collapse of your businesses are of no importance to them. Because they have no accountability, they manipulate the economy as they please. They concentrate opportunities only among a group of cronies close to them, and change laws overnight for their own benefit. Under such an 'authoritarian regime,' remaining indifferent to politics... is the same as allowing a robber to 'take as much as you want' from your pocket. Therefore, politics is not about party affiliation or personal preference. Politics is... protecting your wallet from being robbed. After understanding that politics is in your wallet... I want to prove how much this realization can change a person's value with a movie. "Swing Vote" – The Impact of a Single Vote Is the 'vote' of a person who is not interested in politics really important? Can that person's 'voice' change the entire system?
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