The liberal philosophy includes apathy because it is inherent in the liberal philosophy that each of us are individuals who know what is best for ourselves. Their very concept of gov't is to enable the individual to live without unjust restraint - not to restrain others to match the lifestyle they have chosen for themself. Due to this belief, gov't is secondary. Primary is ones' own life and the relationships one has with family, friends and loved ones.
It can be summed up very effectively by Stompy's statements in the
The End thread - though obviously, he also has the trait that I share of continuing to be active in political discourse:
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Originally Posted by Stompy
I won't let it bother me too much. If someone really thinks they can tell me how I live my own live and try to shove their morals down my throat, they'll get a rude awakening.
As long as the effects of this don't touch my personal life, I'll be fine. Otherwise, I'll gladly break and challenge any law I feel is ridiculous.
For example... if they find a way to overturn abortions and I'm in a situation where that would be a choice to make, the baby will get aborted.
Basically, I'll make sure that anything passed under this administration (again, if it interferes with my personal life) doesn't affect me.
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Now remove the activism of his statement - and this is my opinion of the majority of the non-voting masses in this country.
"As long as it doesn't affect me, it's fine. But if it does affect me, I'll work around it."
It is a dangerous position. It is inherent in the liberal philosophy.