Political corruption erodes faith in democracy from "summary" of Democracy Matters by Cornel West
Political corruption is a cancer eating away at the heart of democracy. When those in power abuse their positions for personal gain, it undermines the very foundation of a government of the people, by the people, and for the people. Citizens lose trust in their leaders and the institutions that are meant to serve them. This erosion of faith in democracy is dangerous because it can lead to apathy, disillusionment, and ultimately, the breakdown of the democratic system itself. When people see politicians lining their pockets with bribes and kickbacks, or making decisions based on personal gain rather than the common good, they become cynical and disenchanted. They begin to beli...
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