This paper explains that Americans tend to advocate
political involvement as an ends; but, when it comes to the means, they
tend to get caught up in their own lives and leave the
political reformation to "the other guy". The author points out that many experts indicate that, part of the reason for the lackadaisical attitude which pervades American society stems from a widespread
disillusionment with the political leadership of all parties and a general distrust of political representatives regardless of their ideologies or backgrounds. The paper stresses that the most seemingly insurmountable barrier to the successful exchange of ideas between the voters and the politicians is citizens who do not know how to exercise their rights and responsibilities and those who do not have confidence in their ability to influence public policies.