Joseph Mazone

Proximal Politics Joseph Mazone

Politics is the authoritative allocation of values in a society. So, who determines these values that will later be enforced by the end of a police officer's weapon? We the people decide. The daily interactions of millions of citizens pool together to decide politics. This is why friendship matters. Political polarization is our fault collectively. Our friendships play a far larger role in politics than we ever considered. It is friends that often determine identity and political leanings. Likewise, it is friends that promote or condemn political beliefs. So, how will America end this vicious cycle of political polarization and extremism? As crazy as it may sound, friendship is what will bring it to an end.