Americans today prefer to vanquish their opponent rather than work for the common good.

The United States was founded on the idea that government exists to serve its people. To do this, government must deliver services that promote the common good. When the government shuts down, it fails to meet its fundamental purpose.

While government shutdowns are not new in the U.S., most have lasted less than a week . At 44 days, the recent shutdown finally came to an end last week , when enough Senate Democratic caucus members voted with Republicans on a measure to reopen the government. It is the longest in the history of the nation .

When the government shuts down for such a long time, it inflicts hardships, anxieties and irritations on its citizens. You might wonder why elected officia

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