By Kellie McClain
The recent government shutdown continues to have a direct detrimental effect on the citizen's of the United States. This relationship can be seen as very similar to a dysfunctional marital relationship. When two spouses (democrats and republicans) fight, the citizens under their power (the spouses' children) suffer. According to recent reports by Supreme Court Justice Scalia, the government currently has very limited if any communication between parties and has been busy criticizing one another and finger pointing instead of problem solving through a more understanding and appreciative perspective. If the government were to have a session with a couples therapists they would appear to be at risk for divorce. As many people know, this can have harrowing effects on children, or in this case, US citizens.
While political parties continue to bicker they become more and more neglectful of their responsibilities to fill the needs of citizens. Such neglect can lead to certain people being unable to receive paychecks or run their businesses. With our government finding themselves in such harmful situations due to both parties lack of effort and ability to find a happy medium, we hardly seem to be in a strong enough political stance to assist other countries in practicing democracy.
In simple terms, a solution that most couples therapists would give to the quarreling parties would be to handle the situation maturely. Many arguments can be solved if both sides displayed reasoning and understanding. The government must focus not on the importance of their individual standing, but in terms of solving the problem at hand. Government ruling should not be about gaining power, criticizing adversaries, and ignoring opposing opinions. In order for the crisis to be solved and for the US to get back on track the government must carefully analyse both sides of the argument and come to a reasonable agreement for the sake of the citizens.
Good communication is the key to any successful relationship, be it a marriage or the leaders of our country. Communication involves listening as well as expressing yourself. It seems that the democratic and republican parties could benefit from couples counseling or marriage counseling to help them communicate in a healthier, more constructive way.
Good communication is the key to any successful relationship, be it a marriage or the leaders of our country. Communication involves listening as well as expressing yourself. It seems that the democratic and republican parties could benefit from couples counseling or marriage counseling to help them communicate in a healthier, more constructive way.
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