The article discusses the disillusionment among Americans regarding their government, highlighted by low voter turnout and a pervasive sense that political participation is futile. The author argues this apathy stems from a denial of personal responsibility for societal failures, debunking the myth of American equality rooted in the founding documents. Deep societal issues like racism and misogyny are highlighted as unresolved conflicts from the nation's inception. The author questions whether we should start anew, suggesting that we are merely repeating past mistakes through rising inequity and disillusionment.
We have lost faith in our united system of governance, with only 64% of eligible adults voting in the 2024 presidential election.
The failure of our nation is our fault; the great American experiment in government has failed long ago.
Racism, xenophobia, misogyny, and unchecked avarice are built into our society and our laws.
We have never honestly resolved conflicts about the essence of our founding ideals, leaving us in a state of denial.
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