Greed and corruption seem to go hand in hand, especially when discussing money in politics. In fact, it can be said that one major root of greed stems from the government and corporations that have accumulated their wealth and success at the expense of the common U.S. citizen. With so many greedy politicians and corporation profiting from the dismal economic reality that faces so many average Americans, one can’t help but wonder: Is greed destroying the United States? The answer is “yes.”
Many of our own legislators stand as examples of how greed is destroying the country. Their greed trickles down into our society and is reflected in the bills they approve in Congress—bills that often benefit them and the lobbyists they serve rather than the people they have forgotten. That being said, these self-serving legislators are only focused on themselves and how they will get ahead in today’s society. This self-centered, greedy approach to leadership and governing creates a sort of butterfly effect that destroys jobs, relationships, laws and our ability to do what is in the best interest of the people.