This is what happens when people who think "democracy" is the best form of government- Politicians pander to the public, and implement policies that benefit only their well moneyed benefactors.
The reason politicians get away with this is people have
forgot that democracy is an easy thing to corrupt. I know many people think
democracy is "the way things should be," but think about this- The
quality of the decision made by "majority rules" is dependant on the
accuracy of the information the majority possess, and the recognition by the
masses that every American has a (now theoretical, sadly) right to do whatever
they desire so long as it is not a real burden on others.
Now reflect on this-
4 corporations control everything you hear, see, or read in mainstream media.
All governments lie to their people about how things really are in their
respective countries in the name of self preservation (they have dubbed it
"the common good," but really it's to prevent mass outrage directed
at themselves). Just because a majority of people have been convinced to
believe a thing, does not make that thing true or "good," let alone a
wise or benevolent course of action. Perhaps a brief tour of history s in order:
Popular notions held by the vast majority of people at one time or another:
People of different races were "inferior" (still
held in some parts of the world)
Jews caused the (insert whatever bad thing happened here).
This belief is still held in many parts of the world, and is one that has
prompted the most vile acts of Western Civilization's history.
*USA* Blacks are the color they are as a mark of damnation,
and can only attain Salvation through slavery. This was widely popular,
particularly in the US South.
I can go on- Especially with the ones based in misogyny,
bigotry, and homophobia- But the point is clear.
