There is always 1 or two who say things like this. I think political leadership is selecting who is allowed to say this type of thing to appease the few people who care...
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I'd say a LOT of people care about the topic. The "few people who care" are those few who uncritically buy into a politician doing blatantly politician things.
Are you sure? I know a few very vocal people who care a lot. The vast majority don't seem to have any opinions other than what is the current fad. (though sometimes the vocal people get these people to care and so it looks like more - but the majority are following without critical thought)
And I SUPPORT this Statement EVEN when I Vote to FUND ICE later!