AAS AE question 2

approximately 150 words maximum per response, please; 

1.  The totality of evidence from all media, academic and journalistic sources- including data presented in biased fashion on mainstream media tends to show that many elected and appointed officials gain office by making statements likely to gain them public support, but act in ways that actually do harm to many of their constituents and the society at large. 

Explain why voters make these choices, often with results against their own interests?

2.  Taking the value methods of individualism and collectivism into consideration, list what two issues Asian Americans should address immediately that serves their own sociopolitical interests as well as the greater good for the society at large. Explain what action they should take to do so.