People complain about corruption, lies, and bad representatives, as if they were detached from reality. The truth is simpler: representatives do not fall from the sky. They are the ones that people themselves want and demand.
They are like a mirror
Politicians come from the same society in which all people live. If lying, cheating, and keeping quiet are normal in everyday life, then the representatives of the people will do the same.
- Corrupt people → corrupt politicians
- Passive people (socially, politically) → weak politicians
- Selfish people → selfish politics
- Etc.
Don’t play the victim
Most people only complain loudly when a problem has already occurred. Before that, they didn’t express their opinion, didn’t pay attention, or simply shrugged their shoulders. It is hypocritical to blame only politicians and do nothing yourself.
What society rewards, politicians reflect
Politics is the most visible reflection of society. If people reward empty talk, then talkers come to power. If small lies and schemes are tolerated, they turn into big ones.
- Vote for promises → get empty promises
- Tolerate minor corruption → expect major corruption
- Don’t get involved in public life → allow schemers to fill this void
How to solve?
Changing politicians faces cannot solve everything. Real change begins with people’s thinking and actions.
- Demand honesty in everyday life, not just from politicians
- Value responsibility more than empty promises
- Get involved — ask questions, control
- Teach others not to ignore bad behavior
Without a change in public thinking, the system will not change — just as in nature, if everything is in balance, then everything is fine.