Why Is the Issue of Child Abuse Not Included in Any Political Platform?
Question by blwpyrtv: Why is the issue of child abuse not included in any political platform?
At least, I’ve sure never seen or heard any statements from the major parties about what they would do to reduce this problem, and I think I’ve only ever heard one candidate address it (Gov. Phil Bredesen of Tennessee). Do they not care that much about this problem, or do they just calculate that the voters don’t really care that much?
While I wouldn’t expect it to be the centerpiece of a campaign, you’d think somebody out there would want to “declare war” on child abuse like has been done on drugs, poverty, etc.
Best answer:
Answer by joey1305
Well the short answer is: kids aren’t important to politicians, because they can’t vote, unless a politician needs to have his/her picture taken with a kid (spelling bee champ, kidnapped baby that was recovered, state science fair winner). Other than that kids are totally unimportant to politicians. And it’s too bad because kids grow up to be voters too.
Edit ~ they’re even less important to LIBERALS that allow abortions to continue and keep letting child predators/sex offenders out of jail, with just a slap on the wrist. Notice how it’s only BLUE states that don’t have a “Jessica’s Law” or is that just a coincidence?
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