Rhetoric And Ethics In Politics Today

The Government and the Rhetoric and Ethics in Politics Today

Negative rhetoric and lack of ethics in politics today are very evident. This is why some opted to become apolitical. Instead of being a mechanism through which affairs of the society become organized, politics has become a means of exploiting other people. Not only that, politicians also used politics to acquire more power, influence, and dominance in the society at large. Because of this, the term politics per se has become bombarded because it is now associated with corruption, killing, deceit, competition, abuse, and the like. Considering that these need to be redressed, it is important that ethics and rhetoric are encouraged much more in politics because they shape a country's

One factor that determines their choice is through the use of rhetoric. The latter is vital because it is a way with which politicians are able to express themselves. Ethos and logos are modes of persuasion which establish leaders' credibility and reputation. Through this, people will become confident that the government will be efficient in serving them. Rhetoric and ethics are also important with how people's way of thinking and feeling are changed. During campaigns, leaders must be able to prove that they have the political will that will likely bring the change that people wanted to see. Aside from that, leaders must be ethical. When people are convinced that their choice advocates what is just and fair, it does not only result to positive outcome of the results. In a way, it also makes the electoral system well functioning and credible. Despite the earthly interpretations of how leaders should act before people, the Bible provides that leaders should not act wickedly because their positions are ordained by God. Hence, they are not only accountable to people, but also to Him. When politicians do this, humanity’s trust to the government will be restored. Further, this will lead to people’s increase of participation in political affairs of their state. Imagine a society where politicians and the general public are in one accord. Surely, it will be a society that is a better place to live

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