As a little boy, knowing the rules of my house, I was willing to break those rules. I chose to ignore the consequences of my actions. And when caught, I'd cry "I didn't know". Pretending ignorance was the only form of innocence I understood. I'd like to say I grew out of this, but my children act as I did. It goes without saying.......I taught them everything I know.
I am ignorant to current political issues and choose to remain this way. I do not watch the news or read the paper. I'd feel compelled to change the system armed with that knowledge, just to end up feeling frustrated and helpless after I realized I couldn't. I find it easier to ignore the issues, as many of us do. For proof, ask yourself why we have elected officials. Don't know or think you do? We have elected officials so the average citizen can remain ignorant, remain innocent. The American people feel safe ignoring whats right in front of their face, knowing they gave someone else the power to make their choices for them. Unfortunately those elected officials are only looking out for themselves instead of the people who put them in their position of power.
There is a difference between ignorance and indifference. Ignorant people choose to ignore the truth of their actions or lack of and then proceed with a clear conscience. Indifferent people know the truth and couldn't care less. How much harm have we, as a society, done unintentionally? We're not gods, but have the power, and yet, lack the wisdom.
Interesting writing here. I am also not up to par on the topic of politic and since I am not educated enough I don't feel I can pass opinions on that, but I have watched as we, the people, seem to step back and allow others to make decisions for us. We have the freedom to live our life the way we choose to, and we need to take advantage of that freedom rather than allowing ourselves to become sheep so to speak.
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