Neal Curtis-Duguay Staff Writer

As the average citizen may know, the government has refused to agree on a national budget for the new fiscal year. Politicians of every party have been feeling a little hot under the collar for their lack of decision-making, earning them criticism, complaints, and a general lack of faith from the public. Before one decides to join in the fun of pointing fingers, they ought to take a step back and consider: Is the shutdown the fault of the politicians?

Examining the governmental system is the primary step in discovering the source of the shutdown and key to understanding the issue. Running a bipartisan government, according to historical patterns, is the optimal and only method for running a country the size of the United States. It is efficient, effective, and has little to no flaws. Two parties in complete opposition with no room for compromise or a neutral party to mediate has proven to be the only possible way to run a government.

The government shutdown isn’t caused by lack of political performance and cooperation, but the sacred bond between the politician and the people. Their efforts reach far beyond the norm, a grand-stand performance from our virtuous leaders. They stand for us, they stand for what’s right. They will allow the government, the economy, even the country to fall before they betray the trust of the people.

No matter the cause, no matter the issue, they will stand for the ones they were elected by to represent. There is no room for compromise, only fulfilling the political agenda the politicians hold for their people. Working together is treachery; only with their party can a politician stand and defend the rights of the public through his social contract.

So how can you, the average citizen, affect the outcome of the future and prevent another shutdown caused by the voting public? Speak out and let your voice be heard. The politicians listen to the cries of each and every citizen and act in the interests of the people. Nothing screams democracy more than workers working without pay, and politicians paid for defending their votes our rights.