In the article Leach argues that negative campaigning hurts Americans. He says, “In politics, there are few rules and no referees. The public must be on perpetual guard and prepared to throw flags when candidates overstep the bounds of fairness and decency. Our system of governance depends on accountability of public officials. So, a healthy regard for freedom of speech and a heavy dose of respect for the offbeat are important.” Leach also talks about how money is drug and is what allows the ads to be printed. Politicians divide voters with poorly chosen rhetoric and campaign techniques. They put fear in voters, which is not what needs to be done.
I agree with Leach when he says, “The duty of public officials is to inspire hope rather than manipulate fear. Whatever the issues, the temptation to appeal to the darker side of human nature must be avoided. The stakes are too high.” It makes me angry when I think about politicians manipulating the public and causing fear instead of hope inside voters. The job of a politician is to be the voice for the people.
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