Why I Am Politically Agnostic
American politics is the cousin who flaunts their new car at every family gathering, but neglects to flash the massive amount of debt that accompanied the sale. Our politics are a reflection of a culture that prioritizes entertainment over education while advertising lies instead of truth. I will admit that I am guilty of voting on the basis of popularity and family affiliation rather than values and policies. When I was a novice voter, my decision depended on a communal attitude rather than an individually researched plan to guide my choice. As I analyzed my values and beliefs, I came to the conclusion that I am politically agnostic due to a forced political affiliation of popular parties, cessation of diversity and the lack of authenticity in chosen officials.
Third parties in political races seem to be for show because of the probability of winning an election. Voters whose values align with third parties are ridiculed for standing for what they believe in. The privilege to vote is freedom that is often muffled by popularity. To choose any other party besides the Democratic and Republican party is blasphemous to some. I find it amusing that we have a bevy of sports teams to choose an affiliation with but two affiliations should gain your allegiance in politics. This system leads to a recycling of similar candidates which stifles progress.
In all spheres of government, we would all agree that a stop in change of personnel would lead to a stop of change in circumstances whether good or bad. According to study by U. S News, white men comprising 31 percent of the population, 97 percent of all Republican elected officials are white and 76 percent are male. Of Democratic candidates, 55 percent are white men and 27 percent are white women. Eleven percent are men of color and 6 percent are women of color. White women make up 31 percent of the population; men and women of color make up 19 percent of the population each. From those statistics, diversity will have no opportunity to flourish which entails limited options for voters even in the major parties. Politics feels more like a fraternity with no level plain field because doorkeepers choose the candidates that most resemble the America they believe in. This is not freedom but deception that creates spurious governmental officials with hidden agendas.
As citizens of America, I believe we crave authenticity in all that we do. Our lives should be marked by what is real and genuine. To receive anything less than this is a waste of time, effort, and energy. My affiliation as politically agnostic shows that my identity is not wrapped in a party. My worth is not monetized by who I vote for, but rather who I belong too. Last time I checked, I belong to God.
