5 Examples When Political Hypocrisy Hurts America!
Are there really that many ignorant Americans, or do they just deliberately enjoy ignoring reality unless/until it fits neatly into their personal/political agenda and/or perceived self-interest? Why do voters allow constant political hypocrisy, when viable solutions/well thought out actions are needed? How many times have you seen and/or heard a politician say one thing and do something very different? When these individuals try to take credit for a popular program/idea, even though they voted against it, are they trying to trick us, or are we the fools, because we allow this behavior, instead of demanding better? With that in mind, this article will briefly attempt to consider, examine, review, and discuss 5 examples when these hypocritical behaviors and actions harm this nation.
1. Pandemic: Remember: Back in the early stages of this terrible pandemic, when President Donald Trump and many in his political party first denied that there was a potential crisis, then ignored it and followed through, declaring the process, and health crisis,! it was a hoax! Although the former president was not responsible for the virus, many believe his behavior, rhetoric and actions led to far worse outcomes. Is it possible to be more hypocritical than to harm public health efforts while seemingly doing everything possible to minimize risks and equate economic challenges with saving and preserving lives?
two. Heal Gun Safety: For decades, many gun owners and manufacturers seemed to try to hide behind what they called their second amendment rights, whenever there was a call for some sensible gun safety measures, to reduce the many deaths, etc. especially mass shootings etc! It’s interesting, that amendment, used the, Right to bear arms, efficiently, to protect, the rights of states, to form a militia, for protection, against foreign invaders, back in the late eighteenth century. Guns at the time took nearly two minutes to reload, so how could the Founding Fathers have predicted assault weapons that would fire multiple rounds in that amount of time? Gun manufacturers and their organization, the National Rifle Association, have done an excellent job of trying to convince us that these gun rights were unlimited and making hunters believe that someone was trying to take their guns. But, couldn’t we have healthy regulations for public safety, without injuring the true rights of anyone?
3. Immigration: The only people living in the United States, whose ancestors were born here, are the Native Americans! Everyone else is an immigrant! We have always been a nation that declared, welcomed immigrants, however, certain politicians, especially recently, have used the issue, to use hatred and fears, as a political weapon!
Four. Address systemic racism: How can we call ourselves a democracy unless/until we respect all of our freedoms, instead of only selectively favoring those that serve our purposes? Yet we often witness systemic racism in police, court/justice enforcement, employment and educational opportunities, etc., despite politicians, denials, and statements to the contrary.
5. Environmental and climate issues: Each generation should see itself as a caretaker of our planet and strive to leave it to the next generation better than how we found it! Those we elect to serve and represent us are hypocrites at best, when/if they do not proactively address environmental and climate challenges and issues!
We must demand better, from those we elect! We cannot allow this constant hypocrisy!