"Ignorance is no excuse in the eyes of the law." These words have taken on an entirely new meaning when applied to those who legislate and regulate. Where once the average citizen was expected to know and understand each law, we now have lawmakers that fail to read the laws they vote on. There are some legislators that claim to have read the thousands of pages. Why, then, do they fail to recognize the consequences of their actions? Why do the regulators fail to enforce the laws? Why do voters re-elect these miscreants? The over arching reason is IGNORANCE.
In the name of "Political correctness", we fail to address the root causes of the countries problems. Inner city schools fail to educate their students. Blame is put on the teachers, and we don't speak of the failure of parents to encourage their children to learn or even attend school. Law enforcement is forbidden to profile criminals. The knowledge police officers have acquired through years of experience is wasted and crime goes on. Poor, uneducated people consistently vote for politicians that promise them a better life, yet they remain poor and uneducated. All the while those politicians grow fat and wealthy.
Wall Street, Banks and large corporations are accused of greed in keeping the people down. While a few are greedy and take advantage for their own gains, most recognize people that earn more are better customers. It is those politicians that count on the votes of the downtrodden that don't wish them to succeed. This brings us back to IGNORANCE, the politicians friend.
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