American Voters Persuasive Essay

My question is drawn from the Aristotle’s Rhetoric, Pages 1-15. The quote that inspired my question was, “In a political debate, the man who is forming a judgement is making a decision about his own vital interests.” This quote made me think about the people I know who have risen above themselves and who seek to help others. People who volunteer frequently, donate large percentages of their paychecks, and people who always hold the door open for others are the people who come to mind. Obviously, these people have their own self-interests as well, but they also spend a noticeable amount of their time helping others and looking out for our society as well. So, my question goes:

“What percentage of American voters cast their vote based upon what would be best for the United States and the rest of the world, versus, the percentage of American voters that base their votes solely on their own personal problems and situations?”

Obviously, there is no way to collect this data to pinpoint an exact percentage. The purpose of the question is to encourage thought and consideration into what drives American voters. If we can gain a sharper understanding into why American voters cast their vote a certain way, perhaps we can understand how a man as outlandish as Donald Trump can rally 47% of the nation. *Regardless of if you support Trump or …show more content…
Politics is only a reflection of human nature. Are Americans becoming increasingly selfish, or increasingly concerned with others’ well-being? Or, has nothing changed since politics began? There is no way to accurately measure these questions, we can only speculate. I’d like to think that Americans are gradually becoming more concerned with each other’s’ well-being as quality of life for most individuals continues to improve, but I think Aristotle might argue that nothing has changed, “In a political debate, the man who is forming a judgement is making a decision about his own vital