Corruption In America

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My issue is on corruption in politics and will affect America and it’s future as a whole. Which then specifically affects America and the middle class and poorer people. The problem is a problem because the majority of American’s are no longer being represented by the government in terms of legislation. This becomes a problem for America because our economy and government structures will fail. These people will live in world where there is a clear dichotomy between white and race again. There will also be socioeconomic differences that will drive people apart and even cause poverty in America, more so than now. Americans have the power to solve the problem. But the reason why it hasn’t been solved yet is because the majority does not know there

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