“It’s as Backawards as Can Be”: Things in American Culture That Make No Sense to the Rest of the World

The United States seems to have a weird disconnect between policies and personal benefits. A lot of policies that the government has passed in recent years will have negative long-term effects on people across the nation. From healthcare to personal liberties, it seems like a lot of people support these harmful policies just because politicians and the media tell them to. 

As this person points out, the United States allows for public dissent, so more people should feel the need to speak out. Many people feel that politics and policies don’t directly affect their personal lives, but that’s not true. Tax laws, rollbacks in healthcare, and so much more will directly affect everyone eventually.