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POLITICS
Idolization of Politicians in American Society by Aimal Naveed
Whether it be your local mayor or the president himself, politicians are everywhere we look, embedded so deeply within our society that the average citizen would not stop to think twice about them. They’re accepted by the majority as superior beings, individuals who have power over us as they reside over their area of focus. And for that they are idolized, but at what cost?
We upsell their value way too much. Politicians exist merely to serve us. They are place holders in our ancient democratic system whom we trust to make the minor, and sometimes major, decisions for us. Despite their fancy titles and loftier status, however, they are still just people. Why are their lives given more importance than ours? And why is it that we treat them like celebrities?
They aren’t singers whose concerts we go to. They aren’t bands whose posters we hang on our walls. They aren’t actors whose work we admire and enjoy watching. They aren’t athletes whose games we look forward to.
They are public servants.
Everyone has seen those banners or flags people have on their front lawns advocating for a certain candidate. Particularly during the 2020 election, a stark contrast in political values was present between team Biden and team Trump -- it reached the point where you were judged by mere strangers based on who you were supporting.
