Does statism displace civic participation?

Question

Does statism displace civic participation?

Answer 1

yes

Answer 2

We pretend to care. But when we set out to form a platform we are listening to pollsters telling us what our voters will respond to. And sure enough those who do not vote appear to agree with those who do not.  But when the voters had no meaningful choice; minor shades of meaning left over between polling margins. and the pro and con of every issue weighed to come up with both parties saying nothing of value with such rhetorical flair.

No wonder people are not voting!

Answer 3

It does, did, and has ...... for a long time....just look at the percentage of actual voters vs. those who could have voted in the last 5 decades of elections......pathetic, truly sad, and to hear people p**s and moan about the state of affairs in our once great nation is ridiculous.....