Response to Platolotics

I do agree that many social groups are under-represented, and that placing people from those groups in powerful positions would cause significant change that would eventually benifit the greater good. One major problem in our society is that so many people fail to recognize, or choose not to recognize, that these social differences exist. As Americans, many like to believe that we live in a classless society, and that we are free to work towards our goals despite economic and social differences. It has practically been our motto since we became a "free country"

In my opinion, ignorance is one of the most destructive problems that we are facing. These wealthy officials who promise a better tomorrow are elected because the public glorifies them, naively puts them on a pedestal, and assumes that they will do all that they say. Who doesn't want to believethat by checking one box over another, all of our societal problems will be solved? Everyone needs to remember that even the most powerful officials are just as human as anyone else, are are capable of error and insincerity in their thoughts, speech, and actions. It is our job as citizens to actively pay attention to what is going on in the world, and to voice our opinions. It is silly to depend solely on the actions of a small handful of people, and expect everything to turn out just as we like it.

Ignorance: what's the appeal?