Politician Corruption

Why it Seems Like All Politicians Are Unethical

By
Relationship Advice Expert April Masini

Q: Dear April Masini,

I'm trying to become more involved in the voting process and learn more about the presidential candidates. It's so discouraging, though, because it seems like all politicians are corrupt and unethical, especially in New York. Is this true and just something I need to live with?

Sincerely,

The Unethical Politician

A:

Dear The Unethical Politician,

Politicians have a tendency to do whatever they need to do to appear re-electable, which for most, is the ultimate goal. Even politicians with honest intentions and good motives fall prey to the game of politics where there is a natural conflict between representing your constituents and doing what you think is best for your constituents even if it goes against your constituents wishes. And then there's always the problem of not being popular, leading to not being re-elected and basically out of a job.

Most civilians who are not politicians know what it's like to do something that they don't necessarily believe is right, in order to keep the boss happy or to keep the job. Politicians have the same problems on a different scale.

John F. Kennedy introduced this problem and this conflict in his book, A Portrait in Courage, which is timeless.

New York politicians are not more scandalous than other politicians, however the local press probably does a better job of uncovering scandals that happen just as frequently in other cities.

April Masini -- nicknamed "the new millennium's Dear Abby" by the media, is author of the best-selling books Date Out Of Your League and Think & Date Like A Man, the two (just released) step-by-step dating and relationship manuals, Ideas for a Fun Date and Romantic Date Ideas, and the critically acclaimed dating and relationship online magazine www.AskApril.com.

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